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
26.01.2026 15:29 — 👍 9 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
'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
12.01.2026 09:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
05.01.2026 10:48 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0@freeburian.bsky.social @colindavid.bsky.social @kaydaly.bsky.social @rickydukes.bsky.social @lostplayhouse.bsky.social
01.01.2026 12:43 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
01.01.2026 12:38 — 👍 10 🔁 5 💬 2 📌 1
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
22.12.2025 06:15 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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
15.12.2025 09:32 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
08.12.2025 09:57 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
17.11.2025 07:42 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
03.11.2025 10:01 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
27.10.2025 09:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
20.10.2025 08:24 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
13.10.2025 08:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
06.10.2025 08:20 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
'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
29.09.2025 08:47 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
22.09.2025 08:23 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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
15.09.2025 08:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
08.09.2025 04:10 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
01.09.2025 11:51 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
25.08.2025 08:17 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
20.08.2025 12:28 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
'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
18.08.2025 08:47 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
12.08.2025 16:49 — 👍 15 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
04.08.2025 08:36 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
28.07.2025 08:19 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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
21.07.2025 08:51 — 👍 9 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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
14.07.2025 08:03 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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
07.07.2025 08:41 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0