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A podcast tracing the development of theatre since the Ancient Greeks in more or less chronological order. www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com

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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 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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

30.11.2025 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'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 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'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 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

30.06.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

30.06.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

23.06.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

16.06.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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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

16.06.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shakespeare: New Voices [BOOK]
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10.06.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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Episode 42

10.06.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love’s Labour’s Lost: β€˜Assist Me, Some Extemporal God of Rhyme’ Episode 172: Following on from 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' the refined courtly comedy that is β€˜Love’s Labour’s Lost’ might seem quite unrelated, but both plays are…

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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

09.06.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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