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
Sep 30, 2022 • 55min
All's Well That Ends Well: Act I
Welcome to our discussion of another play that’s created centuries of controversy! On this episode, we meet our virtuous heroine and her confused love-interest and we also ask, why is this a comedy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2022 • 47min
Henry IV, Part 2
Is this sequel closer to the Godfather II or Gremlins II? Plus a new member joins the team! And remembrances of the queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2022 • 58min
Shakespeare After an Apocalypse
Shakespeare after an apocalypse! In this very special episode, Tim discusses Station 11 -- both Emily St. John Mande's book and the HBO adaptation, with special guest Josiah Martens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2022 • 1h 7min
Henry IV, Part 1: Q&A
Join Tim and the gang (that is the official band name) as they answer your questions about Henry IV, Part I! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2022 • 42min
Henry IV, Part I: Act V
Join Tim, Heidi, and Brandon as they dig into the conclusion of this wonderful play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2022 • 46min
Henry IV, Part 1: Act IV
It's time to discuss another crucial act four! In this episode we discuss the ways Shakespeare inverts expectations of Hal and Hotspur and how this act a bit different from most of Shakespeare plays, and yet is exactly what this play needs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2022 • 52min
Henry IV, Part I: Act III
In which we dig into the insurrectionist theme in this play, especially Harry's place in the middle of the violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2022 • 44min
Henry IV, Part 1: Act II
In which we return our gaze back to the tavern, to the Hal and Falstaff and their various hijinks and the way Falstaff steals the show. Plus, Tim offers some background and some context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2021 • 54min
Henry IV, Part I: Act I
Henry IV, part I is one of Shakespeare's most underrated plays, one full of speech-making and fascinating characters, and historical complexity such that is ought to be more widely read. We'll explain why over the next six episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 2min
The Taming of the Shrew: Q&A
In which we answer your questions about Shakespeare's complicated comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
