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
Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsDramaPerforming ArtsFiction |
Episode 103: Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare
Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Max Webster Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expe... more
Episode 102: Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe
Host: Douglas Schatz Guests: Duncan Macmillan Jonny Donahoe
Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we cho... more
Episode 101: The 101 Greatest Plays
Host: Douglas Schatz Guests: Michael Billington Mark Lawson
Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in de... more
Episode 100: A Moon for the Misbegotten by Eugene O'Neill
Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Beth Wynstra
Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with o... more
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I love listening to this; a chance to listen to current interpretations of wonderful plays and understand the changing relevance of classic plays. Love it!!
Interesting discussions but only 6 (?) of the 100s of plays are by women. (Also please could you improve the sound quality for the guests.)
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.
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.
Brilliant podcasts entertainingly presented that gradually build your knowledge understanding and appreciation of plays and the theatre.
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Focusing on both new and classic works, this podcast offers a deep dive into individual plays, featuring insightful discussions with expert guests. Each episode meticulously unpacks a play's origins, characters, themes, and its impact on the theatre landscape, bringing to light rarely explored nuances and interpretations. Notable for its commitment to educating listeners about lesser-known plays and their relevance today, it creates a rich tapestry of theatrical understanding, aiming to enhance appreciation for drama in all its forms. With a mix of critics, playwrights, and academics, the conversations are both engaging and informative, bridging the gap between historic and contemporary theatre practices.
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Recent guests on The Play Podcast include:
1. Beth Wynstra
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3. David Adjmi
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