'As You Like It'. just a pastoral comedy that we shouldn't take too seriously? Find out in today's new episode. #theatre #Shakespeare #podcast #theatrehistory #asyoulikeit #alltheworldsastage

Today's podcast episode features @rickydukes.bsky.social of @lazarustheatre.bsky.social discussing Shakespeare's Henry V as we discuss the character of Henry & the challenges of producing the play for a mdern audience. Out now. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #henryv #lazarustheatre

In today's new episode hear Tim Fitzhigham discuss the life and influence of writer, comic actor, and colleague of Shakespeare, Robert Armin, the man who created some of the greatest Shakespearian comic roles. #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #RobertArmin #comedy

Hear all about the ladies who rescued Shakespeare and his reputation from the 18th Century adaptations as I discuss 'The Shakespeare Ladies Club' with authors Christine and Jonathan Hainsworth. #shakespeare #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakeseareladiesclub

Today's new episode features Sara Farrington discussing her adaptation of Euripides where she puts a modern spin on an ancient classic proving just how powerfully the ancient Greeks can speak to us still #theatre #theatrehistory #ancientgreek #eurioides #podcast

Hear all about The Theatre, The Burbages and Shakespeare's rise as a playwright in today's podcast episode as I talk to Daniel Swift about his book 'The Dream Factory'. @yalebooks.bsky.social . #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #podcast #dreamfactory

Interesting visit to Stationers Hall where the Victorian stained glass of Shakespeare is in good company with other heroes in the history of printing in London. #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #stationershall

'Henry V' has remained one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. Hear my take on why that is the case in today's new podcast episode. #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespoeare #henryV #podcast

This week's episode features @lostplayhouse.bsky.social discussing his research into Leicester's Men and the other playing troupes of the Elizabethan period. Out now #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #earlymodern #shakespeare #leicestersmen

Beatrice and Benedick keep us entertained in one of Shakespeare's most loved comedies. Hear all about it in today's new podcast episode. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #muchado #shakespeare #comedy

Today's episode is a welcome return for @kaydaly.bsky.social as we discuss Ben Jonson's world view and draw some comparisons with Shakespeare and a couple of 1990s comedies. Out now #podcast #BenJonson #theatre #theatrehistory #comedy

Something to shake up your humours on Monday morning, a new podcast episode all about Ben Jonson's comedy 'Every Man Out of his Humour'. Out now on your podcast feed #theatre #theatrehistory #BenJonson #podcast #comedy #earlymodern

In today's new episode @kaydaly.bsky.social joins me to discuss Shakespeare's world view as represented in his comedies and comic characters. Out now. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #Shakespeare #comedy

How is your humour this morning? Liven things up with a listen to a new episode all about Ben Jonson's comedy 'Every Man In His Humour' feturing a large cast of London, or maybe Italian, characters. Out Now! #theatre #theatrehistory #BenJonson #podcast #citycomedy

On today's new episode @audioandrea.bsky.social discusses the history of Shakespeare on BBC radio, how productions were presented and adapted over a century and how Shakespeare plays became an integral part of BBC history. #theatre #radio #BBC #shakespeare #theatrehistory

New episode out today! A look at Ben Jonson's earliest play, a Roman style comedy but with a very Elizabethan London take and a dose of satire. #theatre #theatrehistory #benjonson #podcast

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e60 Hear more thoughts on Shakespeare's courtly comedy with special guest Eleanor Conlon of @threeravenspod.bsky.social on today's new episode. #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #comedy #threeravens

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www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e59 Discover some of the now obscure meanings behind Shakespeare's courtly comedy 'Love's Labour's Lost' in today's new podcast episode. #theatre #podcast #theatrehistory #shakespeare

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e58 Hear all about how Shakespeare was performed, received and updated in the Restoration with @drawcansir.bsky.social in today's new podcast episode. out now. #theatre #thetrehistory #shakespeare #restoration #podcast

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/the-merry-wi... Hear all about the play and the success or otherwise of Falstaff’s last appearance in today’s new episode #theatre #shakespeare #podcast #theatrehistory

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e56 Hear about upcoming performances of Medieval Mystery Plays in today's new podcast episode with @kyleathomas.bsky.social #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #medieval #mysteryplays #cycleplays

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e55 Falstaff, Prince Hal and others return to complete the story of the reign of Henry IV, but they are not quite the characters we met before & the mood is sombre. Out now on your podcast feed. #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #podcast #henryIV

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e17 Episode 41 was a detailed look at Seneca's version of the Medea myth. The story of a woman who is both a foreigner and a witch suited his form of dark tragedy perfectly. Still out there on the podcast feed. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #roman

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e54 On today's guest episode I'm joined by @kyleathomas.bsky.social to discuss the origins of medieval period drama as the Roman empire fell through to how religion and education influenced the development of theatre #theatre #theatrehistory #medieval #podcast

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e16 Episode 40 looked at the life and tines of Seneca - philosopher, playwright, poet and statesman who was close to the emperor Nero, which was not always a safe place to be. Still out there on the podcast feed. #theatre #theatrehistory #seneca #nero #podcast

The podcast is officially 5 years old today. Many thanks to everyone who has listened to any or all of the six seasons of theatre history that are out there from Ancient Greece to Shakespeare (so far)! www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #5years #anniversary

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e15 Ep 39:'The Brothers', from 160 BCE, is Terence’s last surviving work.  We have that date because the play was part of games held to honour general Lucius Aemillus Paullus. Still out there on the podcast feed. #theatre #roman #terence #podcast #theatrehistory

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e14 Ep 38 covered 'The Self Tormenter' by Terence. From 162BCE it's the story of disagreements between fathers & sons over the choice of women & how a clever slave almost wins the day. Still out there on the podcast feed #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #roman

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e13 Ep 37 featured Terence, the Roman playwright who left only six complete comic plays, still moved the genre on from Plautus and other earlier dramatists. Still out there on the podcast feed. #theatre #roman #theatrehistory #terence #podcast

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e53 Shakespeare returned to the history play genre and created one of his most memorable characters in Falstaff as he mixed the history with a big slice of comedy. New episode out now. #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #HenryIV #podcast

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Much of the commentary on the discovery of this letter has overestimated its significance but it could point to a much more nuanced view of marital relationships & the complexity of Elizabethan social relationships, so worth a read. #Shakespeare #theatre #theatrehistory

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e12 In Episode 36 I took a look at the influence of Plautus and other Roman playwrights on Shakespeare and other early modern playwrights. Still out there on the podcast feed. #theatre #plautus #Shakespeare #theatrehistory #podcast #romantheatre #roman

It's a welcome return for @freeburian.bsky.social to the podcast to mark the paperback publication of 'Shakespeare's Tutor' by @manchesterup.bsky.social where talk about all things Thomas Kyd ¶ his influence on Shakespeare. Out now. #theatre #thomaskyd #shakespeare #podcast #earlymodern

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e11 Ep 35 explores the Roman version of The Menaechmus Brothers by Plautus with its very Roman themes of 'industria' & 'voluptas'. A play that has resonated through the ages. Still out there on the podcast feed. #theatre #podcast #theatrehistory #plautus

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e10 Episode 34 looks at 'Casina' by Plautus. It is a tale of two men who try to use their slaves in a plot to marry the young Casina by proxy. Still out there on the podcast feed. #theatre #romantheatre #podcast #theatrehistory #plautus

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e9 Ep 33: The life & times of Plautus, the 1st Roman Playwright where we have surviving works. After a hard start he became a popular Roman playwright churning out comedy after comedy. Still out there on the podcast feed #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #greek

'The Merchant of Venice' has divided critics and audiences for centuries. Hear about the play and some suggestions about Shakespeare's intentions in today's new episode #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #podcast #shylock

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e8 Ep 32: an interview with Jimmy Walters about his 2017 production of Trackers of Oxyrhynchus by Tony Harrison at the Finborough Theatre in West London. Still out there on the podcast feed #theatre #theatrehistory #greek #ancientgreek #Sophocles #podcast

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e50 A bronze statue, a tomb, a questionable actor-manager, film directors, and musicals all feature in an episode all about the lingering influence of Romeo and Juliet. #theatre #podcast #theatrehistory #Romeo #Juliet #Shakespeare

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e7 Ep 31 was part 2 of my talk with Dr Elodie Palliard about non-elite characters in Sophocles & what they tell us about changes in athenian society. Still out there on the podcast feed. #theatre #theatrehistory #ancientgreek #greektragedy #podcast

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e49 New Episode out now #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #romeo #juliet

Today's guest episode features @stephenunwin.bsky.social discussing his book on the representation of working people in Shakespeare's plays. Out now on your podcast feed. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e47 Perhaps Shakespeare's lest popular history play, but the first one to be filmed. Hear all about 'King John' in today's episode. Out now. #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #podcast #KingJohn

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www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e46 Out now - a conversation with Serena Laiena about her study of the early modern power performing couple of Giovan Andreini and Virginia Ramponi and how they navigated the world of the Commedia Dell'arte. #theatre #theatrehistory #commediadellarte #podcast

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s6e45 Episode 158: Explores the history behind Shakespeare's play and how it became embroiled in some key events in the reign of Elizabeth. It's a fascinating play that has resonated through the ages. Out now. #theatre #podcast #Shakespeare #theatrehistory

www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/s2e6 Ep 30: In my first podcast interview Dr Elodie Paillard kindly agreed to discuss the development of Roman theatre and the extent to which it developed out of Greek theatre. Still out there on the podcast feed. #theatre #theatrehistory #greektheatre #podcast

Tonight @bbcradio4.bsky.social Front Row with Samira Ahmed, Nica Burns @nimaxtheatres.bsky.social @markravenhill.bsky.social @sarahcrompton.bsky.social talking theatre this century. Interesting to remember some amazing work & the giant leaps forward we’ve made. Proud to be a part of the change. 🌹