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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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Latest Episodes:

Henry IV, Part I: Act V Mar 11, 2022

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Join Tim, Heidi, and Brandon as they dig into the conclusion of this wonderful play!

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Henry IV, Part 1: Act IV Feb 16, 2022

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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

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Henry IV, Part I: Act III Jan 21, 2022

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In which we dig into the insurrectionist theme in this play, especially Harry's place in the middle of the violence.

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Henry IV, Part 1: Act II Jan 14, 2022

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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.

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Henry IV, Part I: Act I Dec 09, 2021

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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.

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The Taming of the Shrew: Q&A Nov 29, 2021

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In which we answer your questions about Shakespeare's complicated comedy!

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The Taming of the Shrew: Act V Nov 03, 2021

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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.

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The Taming of the Shrew: Act IV Oct 28, 2021

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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.

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The Taming of the Shrew: Act III Oct 18, 2021

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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.

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The Taming of the Shrew: Act II Sep 30, 2021

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Join Tim, Matt, and Nora as they dig into act 2 of Shakespeare's controversial play.

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