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The History Of European Theatre

Philip Rowe
William Shakespeare
Anne Hathaway
Shakespeare
Henry VI
John Shakespeare
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Ben Jonson
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
New Place
Imagining Shakespeare's Wife
The Globe Theatre
Augustine Phillips
Royal Warrant
The Comedy Of Errors
Theatre
Stratford
Theatre History
Elizabethan Education
Hamlet
Blackfriars Theatre

A podcast tracing the development of theatre from ancient Greece to the present day through the places and people who made theatre happen. More than just dates and lists of plays we'll learn about the social. political and historical context that fostered the creation of dramatic art.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - chartable.com/privacy

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Episode 209: 

After the failure of ‘Sejanus His Fall’ Jonson’s next play was a collaboration with John Marston and George Chapman, a new play for the Blackfriars’s theatre and it’s resident company of boy actors.  Jonson maybe needed the collaborati... more

Episode 207:

It was just about this time last year I talked to Roberta Barker about her work on the boy actors of the Elizabethan period and she mentioned at the time that she was then working on a new edition of ‘Measure for Measure’ for Cambridge ... more

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Episode 207 

Whereas the larger-than-life characters in ‘Othello’ left us with no moral ambiguities, but plenty of questions about the nature of the outsider and society’s attitude towards those who are different.  Shakespeare’s next offering, ‘Meas... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Aanstad
Author of an encyclopedia and grammatological handbook to accompany Twelfth Night
Episode: Twelfth Night: ‘Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like the sun: it shines everywhere’
Colin David Reese
Actor and playwright with a lifetime of Shakespeare study
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Episode: Speaking Hamlet: A Conversation with Colin David Reese
Dr. Iman Sheeha
Senior lecturer in Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature at Brunel University of London
Brunel University London
Episode: Neighbourly Relationships in Early Modern Drama: A Conversation in Dr Iman Sheeha
Ricky Dukes
Artistic Director of Lazarus Theatre, award-winning director and teacher.
Lazarus Theatre
Episode: Who is King Henry?: A Conversation with Ricky Dukes
Laurie Johnson
Professor of English and Cultural Studies at the University of Southern Queensland, President of the Marlowe Society of America.
University of Southern Queensland
Episode: Leicester's Men: A Conversation with Laurie Johnson
Dr. Kay Daly
Writer, novelist, and public humanities advocate with a Ph.D. in English Literature from Northwestern University
Episode: Shakespeare’s World View: A Conversation with Kay Daly
Eleanor Conlon
Actor, director, and award-winning writer based in Sussex, with extensive experience in Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama.
Episode: Nothing Goes to Plan in Love’s Labour’s Lost: A conversation with Eleanor Conlon
Kyle A. Thomas
A theatre historian, professional actor, director, and theatre critic, serving as adjunct Professor of Theatre at North Park University in Chicago.
North Park University
Episode: The Origins of Medieval Theatre: A Conversation with Kyle Thomas
Darren Freebury-Jones
Author and scholar specializing in Shakespeare and early modern theatre.
Manchester University Press
Episode: Shakespeare’s Tutor: A Conversation with Darren Freebury-Jones

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • It's so great to have a proper analysis of the European theatre, without leaning into contemporary politics. Proper in-depth coverage that doesn't patronise. The presenter does a smashing job. I cannot fault it!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    memofromturner
    2 months ago
  • A Gem of a Podcast

    You don’t have to be a hardcore theater buff to enjoy this podcast. The episodes are well structured; the research is meticulous and in depth. The delivery is relaxing and low keyed.

    The podcast addresses the history of theater in Europe from multiple intersecting perspectives: the plays and playwrights, the playing spaces, the audiences’ experiences, and the milieus from which the productions arose.

    The podcast goes well beyond the texts of the dramas includes a wonderful array of theater... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hilary N R
    United States6 months ago
  • Sublime

    These Are Brilliant - Treasures for mind, heart & soul!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill 1106
    Canadaa year ago
  • Well told and explained

    We’re gifted here with an excellent story teller possessing profound insight who never beats a subject to death. Entertaining, enlightening and a pleasure to listen to!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slanebrain
    United States2 years ago
  • Great resource

    This podcast is great! As a theatre practitioner it’s great learning more about European theatre. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jrh67
    United States3 years ago

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Informative and relaxing to listen to, with well-structured episodes.
Great resource for practitioners and students of theatre history.
The host's research is meticulous and engaging, making theatre history approachable.
Excellent production values and thoughtful guests.

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Q: How do you handle the female roles in the production?
Dukes emphasizes the importance of both Calpurnia and Portia, highlighting their agency and insight into the male leads.
Staging Julius Caesar: A Conversation with Ricky Dukes
Q: Do you think Julius Caesar is a political play?
Dukes agrees that it is inherently political but also notes a connection to nature and spirituality in the play.
Shakespeare on the Radio: A Conversation with Andrea Smith
Q: How do things change after the war?
Post-war, there was more focus on recorded performances, embracing both classics like Shakespeare and modern playwrights.
Shakespeare on the Radio: A Conversation with Andrea Smith
Q: Did those early producers have any difficulties in translating the plays into the new medium?
Early producers initially faced challenges but recognized that Shakespeare's descriptions often aided in translating his plays to audio.
Shakespeare on the Radio: A Conversation with Andrea Smith
Q: Can you give us a quick sketch of how that relationship continued once the BBC got established?
The early BBC was figuring out how to use radio for drama, quickly realizing it was a format for presenting Shakespeare.

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A deep-dives into European theatre history, with a strong emphasis on historical context, performances, and the people behind productions. Episodes commonly explore Shakespeare, Jonson, classical influences, and early modern drama, often pairing close literary analysis with production history and staging ideas. The host-driven format combines scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling, and guests range from theatre historians to practitioners, offering practical angles for performers and directors alike. The show is likely especially appealing to theatre professionals, educators, and history buffs who enjoy connections between plays, performance practice, and broader social contexts.

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2. Colin David Reese
3. Dr. Iman Sheeha
4. Ricky Dukes
5. Laurie Johnson
6. Dr. Kay Daly
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