



Shakespeare's plays shine a spotlight on the perils of poor leadership around the world today, from political populism and slogans to the "chaotic presidency" of Donald Trump, Bell said. Acclaimed Australian actor and theatre director John Bell AO OBE will set the stage for William Shakespeare's lessons on life and leadership in the 21st century in this years' ABC Boyer Lectures.īell's lecture series titled "Shakespeare: Soul of the Age", to be broadcast on ABC Radio National from 7 November, will examine how the Bard's life and works have profound relevance to contemporary issues, such as political self-interest, gender inequality and the growing need for good governance.
