Bloody Mary: On Air

Part of the Night

Join playwright and actor Olivia Miller as she researches her next play about Queen Mary I. Every week she'll interview historians and other experts who will help her uncover buried stories and brush the dirt off her 'bloody' reputation.

Episodes

  1. A Real Babe: Interview with Natalie Mears

    09/02/2020

    A Real Babe: Interview with Natalie Mears

    In the second of two episodes on Mary and Elizabeth, Olivia talks to Dr. Natalie Mears about the potrayals of these two sisters by artists, historians, and storytellers in all eras. Their conversation leads them to the all-important question about Mary...hot or not?

    29 min
  2. Easier for the Younger One: Interview with Susan Doran

    08/18/2020

    Easier for the Younger One: Interview with Susan Doran

    In the first of two episodes exploring Mary's relationship with her sister Elizabeth, Olivia talks to Dr. Susan Doran about why it's always harder to be the older sibling...especially when you're a queen.

    23 min
  3. Bloody Refreshisode

    08/11/2020

    Bloody Refreshisode

    A short overview of Bloody Mary's life. Listen before any full-length episode to refresh your memory of this overlooked Tudor queen.

    10 min
  4. She Had a Heart: Interview with Kate Hennig

    08/11/2020

    She Had a Heart: Interview with Kate Hennig

    As she begins a rewrite of her one woman show about Bloody Mary, Olivia reflects on her connection to the dubious queen and talks to playwright Kate Hennig about the challenges of representing historical figures in art.

    28 min
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Join playwright and actor Olivia Miller as she researches her next play about Queen Mary I. Every week she'll interview historians and other experts who will help her uncover buried stories and brush the dirt off her 'bloody' reputation.

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