Plays of Persuasion

12/02/21 • 30 min

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The Tudor court was all about competitive displays of power and wealth. This series examines the influence of music and entertainment on the balance of power.

In this talk historian Thomas Betteridge examines how drama was used as a tool for persuasion and diplomacy at the Tudor court.

This talk was originally recorded at Hampton Court Palace in 2017.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

The Tudor court was all about competitive displays of power and wealth. This series examines the influence of music and entertainment on the balance of power.

In this talk historian Thomas Betteridge examines how drama was used as a tool for persuasion and diplomacy at the Tudor court.

This talk was originally recorded at Hampton Court Palace in 2017.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

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Playing the Fool with Suzannah Lipscomb

The Tudor court was all about competitive displays of power and wealth. This series examines the influence of music and entertainment on the balance of power.

In this talk historian Suzannah Lipscombe explores the role of the fool at the Tudor court, calling into question the myths surrounding these entertainers.

This talk was originally recorded at Hampton Court Palace in 2017.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

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Recreating the past through performance

The Tudor court was all about competitive displays of power and wealth. This series examines the influence of music and entertainment on the balance of power.

This talk explores the role of modern performance at Hampton Court Palace, and how the past can be recreated through drama and live interpretation.

This talk was originally recorded at Hampton Court Palace in 2017.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories