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
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.
Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 2min
A Winter's Tale: Q&A
It's time to answer your questions about A Winter's Tale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2023 • 59min
A Winter's Tale: Act V
The scars don’t disappear. But after Leontes’ rage, this tragedy turns toward reunion and resurrection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 7min
A Winter's Tale: Act IV
This week: Does Shakespeare have a philosophy? He does, and he demonstrates it here through a discussion of flowers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
A Winter's Tale: Act III
This week, Leontes gets what he wants and loses everything. But hope arrives in the most unexpected place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
