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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · 5d

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

The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · 19d

'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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · 26d

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Sep 15

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Aug 25

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Aug 18

'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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Aug 4

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jul 7

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jun 30

And you can find details for the British Broadcasting Century Podcast that I recommended here: @bbcentury.bsky.social

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jun 16

A few years ago Tom Baker would surely have been the actor of choice for this. Something about the eyes….

The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jun 16

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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

Nothing Goes to Plan in Love’s Labour’s Lost: A conversation with Eleanor Conlon

Episode 173: For this guest episode it is a very welcome return for Eleanor Conlon, who you will remember discussed Titus Andronicus with me in Episode 22 of this s…

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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · Jun 10

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jun 10

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Episode 42

Seneca’s Phaedra: Mother Lust

Episode 42: This episode takes a detailed look at Phaedra, Seneca's version of the Hippolytus myth. The two versions by Euripides and how Seneca used these A summar…

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jun 9

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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

Love’s Labour’s Lost: ‘Assist Me, Some Extemporal God of Rhyme’

Episode 172: Following on from 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' the refined courtly comedy that is ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ might seem quite unrelated, but both plays are…

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The History of European Theatre Podcast @thoetp.bsky.social · Jun 2

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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

Shakespeare in the Restoration: A Conversation with Stephen Watkins

Episode 171: For today’s guest episode it is a warm welcome to Stephen Watkins who is going to take us a little way forward in the timeline to the world of Restorat…

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