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
Nov 3, 2021 • 1h 11min
The Taming of the Shrew: Act V
Here we are, once again, at the end of a Shakespeare play. Its time to discuss the fall out, the ending, the lasting implications of the story -- and the play's significance in the Bard's canon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2021 • 51min
The Taming of the Shrew: Act IV
Act IV, is always the crucial act in a Shakespeare play, and its not different in The Taming of the Shrew, so join Tim and co. as they dig into this important part of one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2021 • 44min
The Taming of the Shrew: Act III
It's time to dive in to act three of The Taming of the Shrew! Join the crew as they continue to discuss what makes this play complicated, controversial, and delightful all at once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2021 • 56min
The Taming of the Shrew: Act II
Join Tim, Matt, and Nora as they dig into act 2 of Shakespeare's controversial play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2021 • 54min
The Taming of the Shrew: Act I
The Taming of the Shrew is a bit of a controversial play and here in this conversation about act one, Tim and his very special guests delve into the questions that that controversy comes from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2021 • 1h 26min
Hamlet: Q&A
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they answer your questions about Hamlet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2021 • 1h 12min
Hamlet: Act V
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they discuss the concluding act to Shakespeare's masterpiece, an act in which we get the famous graveyard scene and the stage littered with bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2021 • 1h 13min
Hamlet: Act IV
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dig into the crucial fourth act of Hamlet. They discuss Laertes coming the fore, Ophelia's tragic demise, Claudius devious behavior, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2021 • 1h 19min
Hamlet: Act III
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dive into the crucial, famous third act of Hamlet. In this episode they discuss the "to be or not to be" speech, Claudius' prayer, and Polonius death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 9, 2021 • 1h 30min
Hamlet: Act II
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they discuss the drama of Hamlet Act II, focusing on surveillance, Polonius as a parent, and the introduction of Rosencrans and Guildenstern. The podcast explores manipulation, power dynamics, inner turmoil, and moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
