The Hamlet Podcast

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act IV, Scene vii - We rejoin Claudius and Laertes, as the King tries to explain himself. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

Book Club 16 - The Merry Wives of Windsor by Conor Hanratty

Book Club 15 - King John by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act IV, Scene vi - Horatio gets a letter from Hamlet, delivered by a highly unlikely kind of seafarer... Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

Book Club 14 - Measure for Measure by Conor Hanratty

Book Club 13 - Henry IV Part 2 by Conor Hanratty

Just for once, we take a look at the First Quarto this week, since it contains an interesting scene that doesn't appear elsewhere.

Book Club 12 - As You Like It by Conor Hanratty

Explore the profound influence of Hamnet Shakespeare's untimely death on his father's iconic works, particularly 'Hamlet.' Delve into how grief shaped Shakespeare's storytelling and inspired themes of loss and identity in plays like 'Twelfth Night.' The discussion creatively imagines potential sequels to Hamnet's narrative, highlighting his lasting legacy in the arts. With a focus on artistic interpretations across various mediums, this captivating conversation underscores the intertwining of personal tragedy and creative genius.

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act IV, Scene v - Claudius speaks quietly with Laertes, promising to execute his father's killer. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty