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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
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Stratford
Theatre History
Elizabethan Education
Hamlet
A Midsummer Night's Dream

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 187:

This episode is both an ending and a beginning.  An ending because it is the last of the recent run of consecutive guest episodes – next time we will be returning to Shakespeare, Jonson and their plays – but it is also the first of what... more

Episode 186:

In this continuing series of guest episodes, it is a very welcome return to the podcast for Tim Fitzhigham.  You may remember I spoke to Tim in episode 140 about his work at the Kings Lynn Guildhall where the Elizabethan period Stage ha... more

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Episode 185:

For today’s guest episode it’s a warm welcome to the podcast for Christine and Jonathan Hainsworth, co-authors of the recently published book ‘The Shakespeare Ladies Club’.

Their book explores the lives of four ladies who were crucial ... more

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Episode 184:

Today’s episode is part of my summer run of guest episodes and feels very special as rather than talking about a long dead playwright I got to talk to a living one.  Sara Farrington is a New York based playwright who has written an adap... more

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Recent Guests

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
Stephen Unwin
Award-winning British theatre and opera director, author, and campaigner for the rights of learning disabled people.
Reactian Books
Episode: Poor Naked Wretches: A Conversation with Stephen Unwin
Serena Laiena
Assistant Professor in Italian and Ad Astra Fellow at University College Dublin, focusing on early modern Italian theatre.
University College Dublin
Episode: The Theatre Couple in Early Modern Italy: A Conversation with Serena Laiena
Ian McCormick
A professor in the Department of English for the School of Cultural Studies at the University of Northampton, editor of Woke Shakespeare, and expert in Shakespeare and Renaissance literature.
University of Northampton
Episode: Woke Shakespeare: A Conversation with Ian McCormick
Rachel Aanstad
A writer, artist, historian, and Shakespeare enthusiast with an MFA in theatre.
Rose City Theatre Company
Episode: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Conversation With Rachel Aanstad
Pamela Allen Brown
Professor Emerita of English at University of Connecticut, author of The Diva's Gift to Shakespeare's Stage.
University of Connecticut
Episode: 'The Divas Gift': A Conversation With Pamela Allen Brown
Natália Pikli
Associate Professor at the Department of English Studies, Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, focusing on Medieval and Early Modern Culture and Literature.
Eötvös Loránd University
Episode: The Culture of The Shrew in Early Modern Europe: A Conversation with Dr Natalia Pikli

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Sublime

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill 1106
    Canada8 months 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 Statesa year 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
  • A lot of people talk about how Shakespeare influenced today’s society and modern entertainment. But who or what inspired Shakespeare? This podcast can answer that question and so many more. Host Philip takes you back in time to analyze theatre right at the roots, analyzing Ancient Greek and Roman performances, plays, emperors, and playwrights. You will learn things about pantomime and Greek gods that you never thought you wanted to know, but it’s all quite fascinating.

    Podchaser
    5
    Potato Lady Bex Goos
    4 years ago
  • Podcast Ex Machina

    A lot of people talk about how Shakespeare influenced today’s society and modern entertainment. But who or what inspired Shakespeare? This podcast can answer that question and so many more. Host Philip takes you back in time to analyze theatre right at the roots, analyzing Ancient Greek and Roman performances, plays, emperors, and playwrights. You will learn things about pantomime and Greek gods that you never thought you wanted to know, but it’s all quite fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Potato Lady Bex
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A must-listen for anyone interested in the European theatrical landscape.
Highly informative, especially for those passionate about theatre.
Engaging storytelling that makes historical context come alive.
Enlightening and entertaining analysis of theatre history!
A treasure trove of insights on dramatic art and its evolution.

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#210
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#242
South Africa/History

Talking Points

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Nothing Goes to Plan in Love’s Labour’s Lost: A conversation with Eleanor Conlon
Q: How did you decide what was going to go into your book?
Eleanor explains that the book is structured as a journey around England through tales, using stories from the podcast.
Nothing Goes to Plan in Love’s Labour’s Lost: A conversation with Eleanor Conlon
Q: What is it about Love's Labour's Lost that attracts you?
Eleanor expresses her unique affection for the play, highlighting its cleverness and humor, which often gets overlooked by others.
Shakespeare in the Restoration: A Conversation with Stephen Watkins
Q: How was Shakespeare received in this period, and what changes were made to his plays?
Shakespeare's plays were heavily adapted during the Restoration to fit new theatrical needs, including the introduction of female characters and adapting language.
Shakespeare in the Restoration: A Conversation with Stephen Watkins
Q: Can you give us an overview of the Restoration Theatre after the return of Charles II?
The Restoration Theatre began in 1660 after an 18-year hiatus, aimed at reviving theatrical culture but with added controls and elite focus.
Performing Medieval Theatre: A Conversation with Kyle Thomas
Q: What aspects of the medieval plays are you trying to bring to your production?
I'm trying to integrate humor and community spirit, focusing on how these plays engaged audiences in the medieval world.

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This podcast explores the evolution of theatre from ancient Greece through various historical periods up to modern times, emphasizing the influential figures and societal contexts that shaped dramatic art. It combines in-depth discussions of notable plays and playwrights with insightful reflections on the social and political environments that fostered creative expression, making it a rich resource for both theatre enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Unique to this series is its dedication to unraveling the interplay between dramatic narratives and the cultural currents of their time, offering listeners a nuanced understanding of theatre's role in society.

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1. Eleanor Conlon
2. Kyle A. Thomas
3. Darren Freebury-Jones
4. Stephen Unwin
5. Serena Laiena
6. Ian McCormick
7. Rachel Aanstad
8. Pamela Allen Brown

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