The History of European Theatre Podcast

In today's podcast episode I tackle what is often considered Shakespeare's least popular play. Optimism is in short supply as Timon of Athens discovers that true friendship cannot be bought. #theatre #theatrehiatory #podcast #Shakespeare #timonofathens

@robeastaway takes us through Shakespeare's playful use of numbers and how maths was becoming a useful tool in the early modern period in today's new podcast episode. It's out now. #theatre #podcast #maths #Shakespeare #theatrehistory

To celebrate the publication of Vol 2 of the Collected Works of Thomas Kyd hear @Freeburian and I discuss Kyd's work and influence on early modern theatre. Out now. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #thomaskyd

For much of its life 'All's Well That Ends Well' was more or less ignored as being too ambitious. Although there is much to like in the play it can still be considered one of Shakespeare's more challenging. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare

On today's new episode her Susan D Amussen discuss her new book from @ManchesterUP which gives a thoughtful view of how complex and cosmopolitan life was in early modern England could be. #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #podcast

Today's new episode goes Eastward Ho! in the company of Jonson, Marston and Chettle for a city comedy that still raises a laugh but got the playwrights into a whole load of trouble. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #jonson

Measure For Measure throws up a central question of consent. Hear my guest Roberta Barker discuss this and other matters raised in the play in the latest podcast episode. #theatre #podcast #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #measureformeasure

Measure for Measure offers no moral certainty as Shakespeare explores how legal codes and social norms could be tested in this tale of deceit and disguise. Not so much a 'problem' play but a very thoughtful one. #shakespeare #podcast #measureformeasure #theatre #theatrehistory

In the 2nd part of my review of 'Othello' the play moves to its tragic conclusion and the characters of Othello and Desdemona are examined. Out now on all podcast feeds. thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #Othello #Shakespeare

New Episode! "Why did Shakespeare write ‘Troilus and Cressida’?: A Conversation with Rachel Aanstad" Episode 202: For today’s guest episode it is a very warm welcome back to Racheal Aanstad. You wi… Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/141420883269… via @PodpageHQ

New Episode! "Troilus and Cressida: ‘Men prize the thing ungained more than it is’" Episode 201 ‘Troilus and Cressida’, is a challenging piece by pretty much everybody’s estimation. Although it is … Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/141420883071…

New Episode! "Shakespeare and Brecht: A Conversation with Stephen Unwin" Episode 200 For today’s guest episode it is a welcome return to the podcast for Stephen Unwin. I spoke to Stephen earlier in… Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/141420882889…

New Episode! "Twelfth Night: ‘Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like the sun; it shines everywhere’" Episode 199: The line I have used for the title of today’s episode is spoken by Feste the foo… Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/141380210538…

What a year 2025 was for guests.Heartfelt thanks to each & every one of them for sharing their knowledge, passions, insights, & enthusiasm for theatre history @timfitzhigham @eleanorconlon @RoseUnwin @AudioAndrea @LaienaSerena @PostFilm @Freeburian @LostPlayhouse @sandys_winsch

New Episode! "The Poetaster: ‘Good Ignorance, I’m Glad Thou Art Gone’" Episode 198: As Ben Jonson was writing ‘The Poetaster’ in 1601 the Elizabethan age was drawing to a close. Elizabeth would liv… Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/141283168691…

New Episode! "Illustrated Tudors: A Conversation with Simon Sandys Winsch" Episode 197: For today’s guest episode I had the pleasure of talking to Simon Sandys Winsch, author of the Illustrated Tudo… Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/141234869252…

New Episode! "Cynthia’s Revels: ‘O That Joy So Soon Should Waste’" Episode 196: The origins of the play written for the court and the Children of the Chaple playing company Why this type of play is … Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/141186422427…

New Episode! "Playing Polonius: A Conversation with Colin David Reese" Episode 195 Last time I completed my review of ‘Hamlet’, although it is probably wrong to say that one’s thoughts on Hamlet are… Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/141041441036…

New Episode! "Hamlet Part 2: ‘Something is Rotten in the State of Denmark’" Episode 194: Last time I left things hanging for Hamlet as, having seen the ghost of his father and resolved on revenge, h… Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/140993048931…

New Episode! "Speaking Hamlet: A Conversation with Colin David Reese" Episode 193 For today’s guest episode it is a very welcome return to the podcast for Colin David Reese, who I last spoke to in e… Player links & show notes: thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/e/140944476215…