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
Jan 6, 2023 • 59min
A Winter's Tale: Act II
What would you do if your king (falsely) accused his queen of infidelity? Bravery and cowardice both show themselves in Leontes’s palace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2022 • 60min
A Winter's Tale: Act I
Join us for this hidden classic from late in Shakespeare’s career. What begins with toxic masculinity ends with rebirth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2022 • 55min
The Life of Shakespeare Q&A
This week Tim is joined by a family of Shakespeare fans who are full of questions, including, "How many words did Shakespeare create?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 8min
The Life of Shakespeare: Part Two
William Shakespeare is the most celebrated dramatist in the English language, perhaps any language. But who was the man behind the plays? Part two of two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 26min
The Life of Shakespeare: Part One
William Shakespeare is the most celebrated dramatist in the English language, perhaps any language. But who was the man behind the plays? Part one of two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2022 • 49min
All's Well That Ends Well: Q&A
Join the "All's Well" crew as they answer listener questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2022 • 59min
All's Well That End's Well: Act V
Do we believe in the sincerity of the marriage that ends this play? Were Matt's predictions correct? Is it true that all's well that end's well? Join us as we discuss Act V of this fascinating play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2022 • 50min
All's Well That end's Well: Act IV
On this episode we discuss, “Does Shakespeare believe too strongly in marriage?” Plus, predictions about what will happen at the end. Will Parolles be redeemed? Will Bertram undergo a metanoia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2022 • 56min
All's Well That Ends Well: Act III
In which we discuss whether anyone is honorable in this play? Plus, two traps are set. One for a cad, one for our protagonist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2022 • 53min
All's Well That Ends Well: Act II
During Act II, we ask, “Why does Helena love Bertram? He’s — a jerk, right?” Plus, pronunciation advice on those tricky French names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
