The Hamlet Podcast

This episode introduces maybe the most significant stage director of the last hundred years, Peter Brook. Born in 1925, his productions have been consistently influential and exciting, and, like many, he has had frequent encounters with Hamlet.

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act IV, Scene v - Claudius speaks to Gertrude about the numerous problems they are facing. OR: a corrupt leader speaks to his frantic wife, about a national crisis. A man has been needlessly murdered, and this leader is concerned that his shoddy handling of the whole situation will provoke an extreme reaction from the people. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

Book Club 05 - The Comedy of Errors by Conor Hanratty

Good things come in threes, and so after Antithesis and Apposition, it only makes sense that this week's episode is all about Alliteration. (There's even a tongue-twister from Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan included for good measure!)

This bonus episode celebrates the Irish actor-manager Anew McMaster (1891-1962). A real-life player king, he brought Shakespeare to generations of Irish audiences, literally all over the country.

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act IV, Scene v - Ophelia finishes her song and leaves the room. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

Book Club 04 - Titus Andronicus by Conor Hanratty

Again, don't be put off by the technical term! More juxtaposition this week - this time whole phrases that build up an idea. As well as an example from Hamlet, Richard III makes a guest appearance with one of the greatest soliloquies in all of Shakespeare.

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act IV, Scene v - Claudius enters, and we get a sense of what is on Ophelia's mind. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

Book Club 03 - The Taming of the Shrew by Conor Hanratty