Prologue

In the 1960s and 1970s , Australian theatre was experiencing a period of rapid change and renewal. New companies were formed with the aim to put Australian stories and voices on the stage for Australian audiences to experience. This movement was labelled the “New Wave”. Shakespeare was an integral part of this mix. Productions of the classics, including Shakespeare, subsidised new Australian work. This needed to be done in a way that was consistent with the New Wave mission to discover and cultivate the Australian voice. Fifty years on, what relevance does Shakespeare have for our current social context? In this episode, Amy Perry asks sets the scene for these discussions to take place. How do we engage with Shakespeare in a way that is vital and compelling? How do we Let Him Roar Again? Find the show at lethimroaragain.com, on Twitter and Instagram as @lethimroaragain, and in all major podcast apps. Make sure that you're subscribed so that you don't miss an episode.