Big Time
Shakespeare is on his deathbed, but Cervantes, who should be too, has plans for them both. A play to mark their death days by Jonathan Holloway.
Shakespeare died four hundred years ago on the same day as Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote. Except they didn't. The calendars of their two countries were ten days apart. Cervantes has got wind of this and plots to outwit his appointed death by nipping out of Spain. If he can do this and get to Stratford, he intends to get Shakespeare out of his death bed and jump the life to come with the other great literary adventurer of their shared age. Immortality beyond their artistic reputation would be assured that way. The only obstacle in the Spaniard's way is Shakespeare distractingly beautiful young housekeeper, Regina, and also the bard's somewhat odd collection of bottled coloured liquids. A new play by Jonathan Holloway. Cervantes: Simon Callow; Shakespeare: Nicky Henson; Regina: Laura Elphinstone. Producer: Tim Dee.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Cervantes | Simon Callow |
| Shakespeare | Nicky Henson |
| Regina | Laura Elphinstone |
| Writer | Jonathan Holloway |
| Producer | Tim Dee |
Broadcasts
- Fri 22 Apr 2016 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 19 Jul 2018 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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