The Play's the Thing

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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&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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Recent episodes

  • The Life of Shakespeare Q&A (rerun)Jun 26, 2026 · 56 min
  • The Life of Shakespeare: Part Two (rerun)Jun 19, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
  • The Life of Shakespeare: Part One (rerun)Jun 12, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
  • Coriolanus: Q&A (rerun)Jun 5, 2026 · 54 min
  • Coriolanus: Act IV (rerun)May 29, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
  • Coriolanus: Act III (rerun)May 22, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
  • Coriolanus: Act II (rerun)May 15, 2026 · 55 min
  • Coriolanus: Act I (rerun)May 8, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
  • The Merchant of Venice: Q&A (rerun)May 1, 2026 · 57 min
  • The Merchant of Venice: Bonus with Sparky Roberts (rerun)Apr 24, 2026 · 52 min

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