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The Play's the Thing

Discussing Shakespeare One Act at a Time

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

Latest Episode3/24/2023

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act III

Which Midsummer Night's character would you be and why? How the Christianizing of England might have shaped Oberon and Titania into something different from the Greek gods.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act III

Which Midsummer Night's character would you be and why? How the Christianizing of England might have shaped Oberon and Titania into something different from the Greek gods.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act II

Join Tim and the crew as they dig deeper into Midsummer!

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act I

Join Tim, Heidi, and the Andrews as they dig into Act I of one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays: A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Did Shakespeare Write Shakespeare's Plays

For years, a handful of cranks have asserted that William Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare's plays. Someone else (Edward de Vere, Francis Bacon?) wrote Shakespeare's plays, they claim. Impossible, right?! Tim and Sarah Jane were skeptical—until now.

The Troilus and Cressida Episode

Imagine the Beatles covering an Elvis album. Here, Shakespeare covers Homer. Should be amazing! —Except, it’s not.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays includes all of his favorite tricks: Love at first sight, friends-as-rivals, and happily ever after. Featuring special guests Ian and Emily Andrews!

A Winter's Tale: Q&A Episode

It's time to answer your questions about A Winter's Tale!

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