Join us for this hidden classic from late in Shakespeare’s career. What begins with toxic masculinity ends with rebirth.

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Act IV is the "hangover act." The regret act. The foggy act. So join the crew as they dig into the unsettling (but humorous) nature of these climactic scenes.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act IV

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.&nbsp;

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

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act II

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!

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act I

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

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

The Troilus and Cressida Episode

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

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

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

A Winter's Tale: Q&A Episode

The scars don’t disappear. But after Leontes’ rage, this tragedy turns toward reunion and resurrection.&nbsp;

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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&amp;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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