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The Play Podcast

Douglas Schatz

Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. In each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We discuss the play’s origins, its plot, themes, characters, structure and impact. For us the play is the thing. Visit www.theplaypodcast.com for more information, including extra Footnotes on each episode and a complete list and pro... more

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Episode 077: An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen more

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Episode 076: Othello by William Shakespeare more

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Episode 075: The Homecoming by Harold Pinter more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Excellent quality podcasts

    All these podcasts are carefully researched and very clearly presented. Douglas Schatz also puts a lot of personal thought into each play and you feel you have a much better grasp of each one after hearing them. His guests are the best qualified to discuss each play, being either the author, director or an academic. Warmly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annefnt
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Good podcast. Questionable host.

    The podcast is great and the guests have usually interesting insights about the plays, but the host is very sexist and his sexist views about the plays and the characters always transpire through his opinions. It can be infuriating at times. Some guests (usually with more progressive leanings) fight back and challenge these opinions, but often in the pursuit of civility these remain untouched.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GenXleftie
    Belgiuma year ago
  • Excellent accessible podcast

    Brilliant podcasts entertainingly presented that gradually build your knowledge understanding and appreciation of plays and the theatre.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Il Posto G5
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    An intelligent and absorbing hour.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aliz265
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Entertaining Erudition

    I’ve enjoyed every one of the pods cast so far, learned a lot, and found myself reflecting afterwards on the issues raised. Host Schatz, genial and charismatic, knows and loves theatre and gets the best out of his guests. He’ll enhance your appreciation of plays you’ve seen and inspire you to see ones you otherwise might not. A dramatic departure from the ordinary.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laetitia Dale
    Canada4 years ago

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