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The Hamlet Podcast

Conor Hanratty
King Lear
Shakespeare
Gloucester
Edgar
Macbeth
Edmund
Regan
Kent
Goneril
Cordelia
Cornwall
Hamlet
Albany
Betrayal
Shakespeare's King Lear
Oswald
Gonoril
The Fool
Dover
Madness

A weekly podcast now exploring Shakespeare's Macbeth. Every episode covers approximately 30 lines of the play - week by week, until we finish sometime in 2023!

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The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear. Act V Scene iii - We reach the end of King Lear. This is maybe the longest ever single episode of the podcast, but it felt impossible to divide up the final moments of the play - f... more

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear. Act V Scene iii - More revelations, more deaths, and a surprise move from Edmund. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

Coming this June - after a little break to recover from the end of King Lear, we shall begin a journey through Shakespeare's Othello. I hope you'll join me.

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear. Act V Scene iii - Edgar unmasks, and tells tale upon tale of what he has been through. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

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Recent Guests

Róise Goan
Artistic Director of Dublin Theatre Festival
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Episode: BONUS - Hamlet - Dublin Theatre Festival 2025

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Conor Hanratty
Host of The Hamlet Podcast; guides line-by-line analysis and context; often shares production and performance insights.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 338 ratings
  • No clue on how to queue

    It's a nice listen, but it's not easy - queueing them up, that is. At least if you listen on Audible you have to scroll a very long list to get to the next episode. The list isn't limited to Hamlet, but includes the MacBeth and King Lear podcasts as well. No problem for the first 15 or 20 episodes, but I struggled through the first 48 and finally just gave up. Maybe a different app or a even different technique with the Audible app. I have tried a few different approaches with some better th... more

    Audible
    2
    T Mavin
    United States5 months ago
  • It's a nice listen, but it's not easy - queueing them up, that is. At least if you listen on Audible you have to scroll a very long list to get to the next episode. The list isn't limited to Hamlet, but includes the MacBeth and King Lear podcasts as well. No problem for the first 15 or 20 episodes, but I struggled through the first 48 and finally just gave up. Maybe a different app or a even different technique with the Audible app. I have tried a few different approaches with some better th... more

    Audible
    2
    T Mavin
    United States5 months ago
  • I am totally addicted

    Conor is an excellent host and guide as he takes us through these challenging plays. I have taught all of these at the college level, and still I have learned so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steelin' Johnny
    United Statesa year ago
  • I am changed

    I hated Shakespeare until I listened to this podcast. Thank you, Conor, for opening up this new world for me and making my life better! I always read along in my book while you speak. I hope you continue making this show for a long time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CTCirr
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5/5!

    An absolute favourite - delightful, bite-sized, and thoroughly enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    penelopiad
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners praise accessibility paired with scholarly rigor.
Many rely on it for A-level/college-level study and revision.
Host-depth is highly valued for practical understanding of Shakespeare.

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The show delivers concise, scholarly close readings of Shakespeare's major works, with a strong emphasis on line-by-line analysis, historical context, and performance considerations. Each episode blends textual close readings with production notes, aiming to illuminate choices in language, politics, and theatre history. A recurring strength is pairing accessible narration with deep scholarly insight, often drawing on staging history and performance practice, which makes it valuable for students, teachers, and theatre professionals seeking a thorough but digestible exploration of the text. A notable edge is its structured, episode-length format that doubles as a guide for readers and a resource for classroom or rehearsal rooms, and its ongoi... more

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