Dr Canadiana
Dr Canadiana
Ashley Williamson
Episode Seven: Theatre on the Cusp: The Fortune in Men's Eye and Canadian Playwrighting
1 seconds Posted Oct 24, 2020 at 9:41 pm.
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In this episode, my colleague, Dr. Cameron Crookston and I discuss John Herbert’s play The Fortune in Men’s Eyes. Topics include - how time changes language and the importance of historical context when discussing tricky words, gender and sexual identity, and John Herbert and this play’s role in the Canadian drama and theatre canon. This episode includes a discussion of violence and sexual assault; listener discretion is advised.