Episode 68
A detailed look at 'La Pellegrina', a play written for the wedding celebrations of Grand Duke Fernando of Sienna in 1589.
The background to the writing of the play commissioned by Cardinal Fernando Di Midici
A description of the plot of the play
Some commentary on the play, its relationship to Ancient Greek and Roman drama, the changes in stop characters since the beginning of Renaissance Italian Theatre and its legacy.
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