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

All's Well That Ends Well: Act II

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;

A Winter's Tale: Act V

This week: Does Shakespeare have a philosophy? He does, and he demonstrates it here through a discussion of flowers.

A Winter's Tale: Act IV

This week, Leontes gets what he wants and loses everything. But hope arrives in the most unexpected place.

A Winter's Tale: Act III

What would you do if your king (falsely) accused his queen of infidelity? Bravery and cowardice both show themselves in Leontes’s palace.

A Winter's Tale: Act II

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

A Winter's Tale: Act I

This week Tim is joined by a family of Shakespeare fans who are full of questions, including, "How many words did Shakespeare create?"

The Life of Shakespeare Q&A

William Shakespeare is the most celebrated dramatist in the English language, perhaps any language. But who was the man behind the plays? Part two of two.

The Life of Shakespeare: Part Two

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.

The Life of Shakespeare: Part One

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&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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