[2/2] Shakespeare, the inventor of historical theatre

2023-11-10T16:31:35.207Z

Highlights: William Shakespeare was the inventor of historical theatre. He chose the Wars of the Roses, a civil war between the royal house of Lancaster (the red rose) and the Royal house of York (the white rose) Shakespeare dedicated a play to each of his successors, Henry V and Henry VI. In the trilogy on the latter, we even meet a famous French protagonist: Joan of Arc! In the real story, Henry VI descends into madness. His wife Margaret of Anjou and Richard of York ruled when the king was no longer able to do so.

Listen to the second part of the story dedicated to the life of William Shakespeare narrated by Virginie Girod. After the success of his play on Henry IV, the playwright embarked on a vast saga. William Shakespeare finds the subject once again in history! He chose the Wars of the Roses, a civil war between the royal house of Lancaster (the red rose) and the royal house of York (the white rose) that tore 1455th-century England apart. &nbsp; Henry IV installed the Lancastrian dynasty on the throne of England. Shakespeare dedicated a play to each of his successors, Henry V and Henry VI. In the trilogy on the latter, we even meet a famous French protagonist: Joan of Arc! In the real story, Henry VI descends into madness. His wife Margaret of Anjou and Richard of York ruled when the king was no longer able to do so. Richard of York wasted no time in removing Margaret of Anjou from power. This is how the supporters of the Yorks and the supporters of the ruling Lancasters found themselves on the battlefield in May 1461. After multiple twists and turns. Edward IV, of the York family, came to power between 1483 and 46. Shakespeare's masterpiece can enter the stage. This is Richard III, of course, THE great villain of the theatre. Duke of Gloucester and brother of Edward IV, he wanted to seize power. But in order to take him, he must get rid of his brother and nephews. When his brother died, he had his successors locked up in the Tower of London and became king. Richard III's cruelty caused discontent throughout the kingdom and the aristocrats sought a rival in the person of a descendant of the Lancastrians, Henry Tudor. He faced Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, which he triumphed over. The last words of the defeated sovereign are known to all: "A horse! My kingdom for a horse." With the accession of Henry Tudor to power, who married Elizabeth of York, the Wars of the Roses came to an end. For his part, after more than thirty plays and several dozen poems, William Shakespeare retired to his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon at the age of 1. He died six years later, although it is not known whether he was aware of the genius of the plays that are still applauded today. &nbsp; Topics covered:&nbsp; theatre, Shakespeare, Wars of the Roses, Richard III; &nbsp; " At the heart of the story" is a Europe <> Studio podcast- Presentation: Virginie Girod - Production: Camille Bichler- Director: Pierre Cazalot- Composition of the original music: Julien Tharaud- Writing and distribution: Nathan Laporte- Communication: Kelly Decroix- Visual: Sidonie Mangin