The Play's the Thing
The Play's the Thing is the ultimate podcast resource for lovers of Shakespeare. Dedicating six episodes to each play (one per act, plus a Q&A episode), this podcast explores the themes, scenes, characters, and lines that make Shakespeare so memorable. In the end, we will cover every play The Bard wrote, thus permitting an ongoing contemplation and celebration of the most important writer of all time. Join us.The Play’s the Thing is presented by The CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
May 26, 2023 • 1h 41min
Dr. Christopher Perrin Joins the Show, Part 2
Join Tim as he continues his Shakespeare-themed conversation with Dr. Christopher Perrin of Classical Academic Press. They tell classical jokes, wonder why people don't like Shakespeare, and liken classical education to cold swim in a strong river. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2023 • 1h 16min
Dr. Christopher Perrin Joins the Show to Discuss Teaching Shakespeare, Part 1
Join Tim in the first part of a conversation with Dr. Chris Perrin about how to teach Shakespeare, about the neglected virtue of prudence, and about the promise of classical education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2023 • 40min
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act V
In this last act, Shakespeare gives lessons on how NOT to write a play and answers the question: What motivates more: Facts or imagination? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2023 • 34min
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act IV
Act IV is the "hangover act." The regret act. The foggy act. So join the crew as they dig into the unsettling (but humorous) nature of these climactic scenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2023 • 48min
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act III
Which Midsummer Night's character would you be and why? How the Christianizing of England might have shaped Oberon and Titania into something different from the Greek gods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2023 • 43min
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act II
Join Tim and the crew as they dig deeper into Midsummer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2023 • 52min
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act I
Join Tim, Heidi, and the Andrews as they dig into Act I of one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays: A Midsummer Night's Dream! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2023 • 33min
Did Shakespeare Write Shakespeare's Plays
For years, a handful of cranks have asserted that William Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare's plays. Someone else (Edward de Vere, Francis Bacon?) wrote Shakespeare's plays, they claim. Impossible, right?! Tim and Sarah Jane were skeptical—until now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2023 • 1h 7min
The Troilus and Cressida Episode
Imagine the Beatles covering an Elvis album. Here, Shakespeare covers Homer. Should be amazing! —Except, it’s not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2023 • 1h 13min
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays includes all of his favorite tricks: Love at first sight, friends-as-rivals, and happily ever after. Featuring special guests Ian and Emily Andrews! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
