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The History Of European Theatre

Philip Rowe
William Shakespeare
Anne Hathaway
Shakespeare
John Shakespeare
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Ben Jonson
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
New Place
Imagining Shakespeare's Wife
The Globe Theatre
Augustine Phillips
The Comedy Of Errors
Royal Warrant
Theatre
Stratford
Theatre History
Elizabethan Education
Hamlet
Henry VIII
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 192:

And so, we come to perhaps the biggest challenge in all of Shakespeare's work, ‘The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark’.  Over the next two episodes and a special guest episode I hope I can get close to doing this monumental play justi... more

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Episode 191:

For today’s guest episode it is a welcome return to Ricky Dukes, artistic director of Lazarus Theatre Company.  Following on from our conversation about ‘Henry V’ Ricky and I went on to discuss ‘Julius Caesar’.  Not surprisingly our con... more

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Episode 190:

'Julius Caesar' has proved to be one of Shakespeare’s most malleable plays through the centuries as it’s political narrative has been applied to just about every period of history since it was first performed, either in the moment or re... more

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Episode 189:

For today’s guest episode it is my pleasure to welcome Dr Iman Sheeha to the podcast.  Her book ‘Neighbourly Relations in early modern drama has been published recently so it was a great opportunity to talk to her about her research aft... more

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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
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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • 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

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    5
    Hilary N R
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sublime

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill 1106
    Canada9 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

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The engaging narrative style of the host receives particular mention, with many finding the content both enlightening and enjoyable.
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#184
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#185
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Talking Points

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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.
Robert Armin – Shakespeare’s Other Clown: A Conversation with Tim Fitzhigham
Q: Do we know much about the end of his career?
Armin was likely wanted by Shakespeare for roles in Henry VIII but may not have been available due to health issues, even as he continued to produce written works.
Neighbourly Relationships in Early Modern Drama: A Conversation in Dr Iman Sheeha
Q: Why did you select such a broad period from the 1550s to 1620s for your analysis?
Iman aimed to see how the idea of neighborliness and its depiction in drama evolved over time, allowing for an examination of genre differences across a wide timeframe.

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1. Dr. Iman Sheeha
2. Ricky Dukes
3. Laurie Johnson
4. Dr. Kay Daly
5. Kyle A. Thomas
6. Darren Freebury-Jones
7. Stephen Unwin
8. Serena Laiena

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