
Shakes – The Life and Legacy of William Shakespeare explores the man behind the world’s greatest plays. Join host Ggreg Snyder for a journey through Shakespeare’s life, works, and afterlife — from Stratford-upon-Avon to the London stage, from the first quill scratch of Henry VI to the immortal words that still shape English today. Each episode blends biography, history, and performance — bringing ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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With The Taming of the Shrew, we officially begin Shakespeare’s plays using the Royal Shakespeare Company’s chronological ordering of the canon. This episode follows the action of the play act by act, offering a guided plot summary alongside close di... more
A quick summary of Shakespeare's sonnets, used as a predecessor to his career as a playwright. It's not known when he wrote them, but I'm following a tradition of placing them in the years that London's theatres were closed. This is strictly out of c... more
Five chapters that cover Shakespeare's life in London, beginning with his appearance on the theatre scene, and his mention by Robert Greene, who called him the "Upstart Crow." If then follows Shakespeare's emergence as a player, the closing of the th... more
After an intro to the London Theatre scene, Part 1 will cover the existing figures in London during the early years Shakespeare's stay. Specifically, the presence of various other playwrights and dramatists, like James Burbage and "The Theatre". The ... more
After the intro, we'll have a look at Shakespeare's grammar school years. Though no records have been kept, it is known that he lived near Stratford's grammar school, and as the son of a middle-class merchant, it is likely he attended it. Part 2 will... more
After an intro, life in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in the years before and during William Shakespeare's youth. The 2nd part will cover the life of John Shakespeare, William's father, a glover and later, a politician. Part 3 will feature Mary ... more
This introductory episode will start with the goals of the podcast. Afterwords, the host will introduce himself and discuss his theatrical background, as well as his experience with Shakespeare.
If you want to know more about me and my work, please ... more
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