The Play's the Thing
CiRCE Podcast Network
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.
Episodes
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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.
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.
