In part 2 of our conversation Paul Fried & I discuss Biblical allusion in the plot of Hamlet, reference to the 10 commandments & use of some specific bible stories by Shakespeare. #theatre #Shakespeare #theatrehistory #podcast #biblicalallusion podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

In today's new podcast episode Paul Fried and I discuss biblical allusion in Hamlet, looking at how Shakespeare's extensive knowledge of the Bishops Bible permeates the play. #podcast #Shakespeare #Biblicalallusion #theatre #theatrehistory

In the 2nd part of my look at 'Macbeth' I discuss the role of Lady Macbeth, The Porter and equivocation in what remains one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. It's out now. #theatre #podcast #theatrehistory #macbeth #ladymacbeth #equivocation #porter

Macbeth is one of Shakespere's most performed plays. In today's new episode I look at its origins and the themes of ambition and guilt and, of course, those witches. #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #Macbeth #podcast

Today's new podcast episode looks at Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra - political history play or love story? Out now on the podcast feed #theatre #shakespeare #theatrehistory #podcast #antonyandcleopatra podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

In the 2nd part of our conversation Kristen Mcdermott and I discuss the masques of blackness and gypsies as we look at the later development of this particularly Stuart form of royal theatre. #theatre #podcast #masque #theatrehistory podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...

If you have ever wondered what a Court Masque was in the reign of James 1st join Kristen Mcdermott and I on today's new episode as we discuss the origins and flourishing of the art #theatre #podcast #masque #jonson podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

In this week's episode I complete my look at 'King Lear', arguably Shakespeare's greatest play, and what it might have meant to his contemporary audience in to London playhouse. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #KingLear

King Lear is, perhaps, Shakespeare's greatest play. In part 1 of my look at the play I try to answer why to has resonated so strongly down the centuries. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #KingLear

In todays new podcast episode hear author Steve Sohmer and I discuss how a close reading of the plays might reveal details about Shakespeare's relationship with other dramatists of his time. Out now. #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #podcast

In today's podcast episode I tackle what is often considered Shakespeare's least popular play. Optimism is in short supply as Timon of Athens discovers that true friendship cannot be bought. #theatre #theatrehiatory #podcast #Shakespeare #timonofathens

Hear all about Shakespeare's playful use of numbers and how maths was changing in the 16th century in today's new podcast episode with guest @robeastaway.bsky.social #theatre #podcast #maths #theatrehistory #shakespeare

To celebrate the publication of Vol 2 of the Collected Works of Thomas Kyd hear @freeburian.bsky.social and I discuss Kyd's work and influence on early modern theatre. Out now. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #thomaskyd

For much of its life 'All's Well That Ends Well' was more or less ignored as being too ambiguous. Although there is much to like in the play it can still be considered one of Shakespeare's more challenging. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare

In today's new episode hear Susan D Amussen discuss her new book from @manchesterup.bsky.social where through a vivid journey through early modern England she shows how Shakespeare became Shakespeare #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #Shakespeare

Today's new episode goes Eastward Ho! in the company of Jonson, Marston and Chettle for a city comedy that still raises a laugh but got the playwrights into a whole load of trouble. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #jonson

Measure For Measure throws up a central question of consent. Hear my guest Roberta Barker discuss this and other matters raised in the play in the latest podcast episode. #theatre #podcast #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #measureformeasure

'Measure for Measure' offers no moral certainties as Shakespeare explores how legal codes & social norms could be tested in a tale of deceit & disguise. Not so much a 'problem' play but a very thoughtful one.Podcast episode out now! #Shakespeare #podcast #measureformeasure #theatre #theatrehistory

In part 2 of my look at 'Othello' the play moves relentlessly to its tragic conclusion and the characters of Othello and the doomed Desdemona are examined. Out now #theatre #podcast #Shakespeare #theatrehistory #Othello www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com

Shakespeare's 'Othello' is a play that has attracted admiration and criticism through the centuries. The structure, poetry and early performances are discussed in the first part of my look at the play. Out now. #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #Othello www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com

Why did Shakespeare write 'Troilus and Cressida'? On today's new episode returning guest Rachel Aanstad helps us to get to the bottom of that knotty question #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #troilusandcressida #podcast

'Troilus and Cressida' has been an illusive play over the centuries and consigned by many as Shakespeare's most impenetrable play. I do my bit to bring some understanding to it in today's new podcast episode. #shakespeare #troilus #cressida #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast

Today's episode is a welcome return for @stephenunwin.bsky.social to the podcast where we discuss his new Arden Guide to Shakespeare and Brecht including how Brecht responded to and was shaped by Shakespeare. #theatre #Shakespeare #Brecht #theatrehistory #podcast

Today's new podcast episode looks at 'Twelfth Night', a sparkling comedy where Shakespeare was playing to his comedic strengths, but it has not always has been as popular as it is today. Find it now on your podcast app. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #twelfthnight

What a year 2025 was for guests.Heartfelt thanks to each & every one of them for sharing their knowledge, passions, insights, & enthusiasm for theatre history @audioandrea.bsky.social @threeravenspod.bsky.social @wokestudies.bsky.social @simonsandys-winsch.bsky.social @drsheeha.bsky.social

The 'war of the theatres' reaches it's climax in Ben Jonson's 'Poetaster' as he satires Elizabethan playwrights in a play set in imperial Rome. Some analysis and explanations in today's new episode. #theatre #theatrehistory #benjonson #satire #podcast

In today's guest episode @simonsandys-winsch.bsky.social discusses life in Tudor England and it's no surprise that the theatres were busy - a bit of escapism was certainly needed! #theatre #theatrehistory #tudor #podcast

After a short break the podcast returns with a look at Ben Jonson's 'Cynthia's Revels', a play written for performance by the Children of the Choir, a troupe of boy players. It's a satiric Comedy but with some hard hitting political comments too. #theatre #benjonson #theatrehistory #satire #comedy

It as a real pleasure to chat about podcasting and theatre history with @rubyrutter.bsky.social and a privilege to be in such illustrious company in this series about history and entertainment. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #history #entertainment

New podcast episode out today concluding my look at Hamlet with further thoughts from @colindavid.bsky.social and a review of some historical critiques of the play. #hamlet #theatre #podcast #shakespeare #theatrehistory

Today's episode features @colindavid.bsky.social discussing Hamlet and giving a detailed breakdown of two of the most famous speeches in the play. It's out no on your podcast feed and at www.thehistoryofeurpoeantheatre.com #Shakespeare #Hamlet #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeareunbound

In part one of my look at 'Hamlet' the first half of this great play captures the imagination while delivering exposition, plot and character exposition within a great piece of theatre. How did Shakespeare do it? Out now on your podcast feed #podcast #Shakespeare #theatre #theatrehistory #Hamlet

On today's podcast it's a welcome return to @rickydukes.bsky.social of @lazarustheatre.bsky.social discussing Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, from politics to spirituality & thunder & lightening to using entrails on stage. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #juliuscaesar #lazarustheatre

Today's podcast episode looks at Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' - a play written very much with his times in mind but one that has remained relevant ever since. #theatre #podcast #theatrehistory #juliuscaesar #shakespeare

Today's guest episode features @drsheeha.bsky.social discussing early modern social relationships and how they are represented in the drama of the time. Out now on the podcast feed.

'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