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Henry Goodman in Volpone, Dear White People, Peter Gelb, The Demon Barbers

Henry Goodman discusses his role in Ben Jonson's Volpone at the RSC. Satirical film Dear White People is reviewed. Plus New York Met boss Peter Gelb, and the Demon Barbers.

Henry Goodman discusses his role in Ben Jonson's Volpone at the RSC, a play about financial greed, directed by Trevor Nunn.

Satirical film Dear White People, about the lives of four black people at an Ivy League college, is reviewed by critic Yomi Adegoke.

As New York's Metropolitan Opera House celebrates 10 years of its pioneering live cinema broadcasts, Kirsty talks to General Manager Peter Gelb.

The Demon Barbers, winners of the 2009 Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Live Act, mix traditional forms with hip-hop and contemporary dance, and as they tour the country they discuss their folk music and dance extravaganza.

Presenter Kirsty Lang
Producer Jerome Weatherald.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Henry Goodman in Volpone

    Duration: 08:57

  • Dear White People

    Duration: 05:21

  • Peter Gelb

    Duration: 08:19

  • The Demon Barbers

    Duration: 05:14

Henry Goodman

Henry Goodman

Henry Goodman discusses his role in Volpone at the RSC.

Volpone is playing at the until 12 September 2015.

Volpone photos by Manuel Harlan

Dear White People

Dear White People
Dear White People is released on Friday 10 July.

The Demon Barbers

The Demon Barbers

Front Row talks to , winners of the 2009 Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Photo: David Angel

Peter Gelb

Peter Gelb

starts on 3 October with Verdi’s Il Trovatore starring Anna Netrebko – which will be screened to 185 cinemas in the UK.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Kirsty Lang
Interviewed Guest Henry Goodman
Interviewed Guest Yomi Adegoke
Interviewed Guest Peter Gelb
Interviewed Guest The Demon Barbers
Producer Jerome Weatherald

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  • Wed 8 Jul 2015 19:15

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