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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.

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Copyright: © CiRCE Institute

Latest Episodes:

The Life of Shakespeare: Part One Dec 02, 2022

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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.

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All's Well That Ends Well: Q&A Nov 25, 2022

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Join the "All's Well" crew as they answer listener questions!

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All's Well That End's Well: Act V Nov 10, 2022

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Do we believe in the sincerity of the marriage that ends this play? Were Matt's predictions correct? Is it true that all's well that end's well? Join us as we discuss Act V of this fascinating play.

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All's Well That end's Well: Act IV Nov 03, 2022

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On this episode we discuss, “Does Shakespeare believe too strongly in marriage?” Plus, predictions about what will happen at the end. Will Parolles be redeemed? Will Bertram undergo a metanoia?

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All's Well That Ends Well: Act III Oct 27, 2022

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In which we discuss whether anyone is honorable in this play? Plus, two traps are set. One for a cad, one for our protagonist.

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All's Well That Ends Well: Act II Oct 12, 2022

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During Act II, we ask, “Why does Helena love Bertram? He’s — a jerk, right?” Plus, pronunciation advice on those tricky French names.

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All's Well That Ends Well: Act I Sep 30, 2022

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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?

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Henry IV, Part 2 Sep 21, 2022

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Is this sequel closer to the Godfather II or Gremlins II? Plus a new member joins the team! And remembrances of the queen.

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Shakespeare After an Apocalypse May 26, 2022

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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.

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Henry IV, Part 1: Q&A Apr 06, 2022

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Join Tim and the gang (that is the official band name) as they answer your questions about Henry IV, Part I!

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