Episodes

  • 346: !Spoilers! The Old Wives' Tale by George Peele

    346: !Spoilers! The Old Wives' Tale by George Peele
    Nov 22 2024
    It's our Spoilers breakdown of The Old Wives' Tale by George Peele - the full edit of our full cast audio adaptation is on the patreon feed now, and joining the pod in time for Christmas!
    This !Spoilers! episode is written and hosted by Robert Crighton.
    The audio used to demonstrate text in this episode is from a rough mix of the live show - technical quality is considerably lower than in the final mix.

    In The Old Wives’ Tale by George Peele
    Madge was played by Lynsey Beauchamp, Antic / Booby / Corebus by Kit McGuire; Fantastic / Delia by Sojourner Hazelwood-Connell; Frolic / Jack by Emma Kemp, and Clunch / Erestus / Wiggen by Keith Hill. Alexandra Kataigida was Sacrapant / Sexton, Valentina Vinci – Huanebango, Roel Fox - Eumenides / Harvest Men, Pamela Flanagan - Brother 1 / Zantippa, Blioux Kirkby - Brother 2 / Celanta, Sarah Blake - Lampriscus / Friar / Churchwarden / Hostess. Other parts played by members of the company.
    The music was by Roel Fox, and technical presentation by Robert Crighton.
    The Old Wives’ Tale was directed by Liza Graham, and recorded live at The White Bear Theatre on Saturday 16th December 2023.

    Our patrons received this episode in October 2024 - approx. 1 month early.
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: https://beyondshakespeare.org
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    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton.
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • 343: Exploring: For His Two Young Sons by John Bale (Dialogue)

    343: Exploring: For His Two Young Sons by John Bale (Dialogue)
    Nov 15 2024
    There isn't a particularly helpful title for this dialogue, it's very long - so this is a compromise of "A dialogue or communication to be had at a table between two children, gathered out of the holy scriptures, by John Bale, for his two young sons, John and Paul." It's not a particularly dramatic dialogue, but it fits in with the other evangelical texts we've been exploring.
    With Liza Graham and Robert Crighton - a full uninterupted recording of the text will follow. In fact, patrons can listen to that now.

    Our patrons received this episode in March 2023 - approx. 19 months early (that's over a year and a half ago!).
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: https://beyondshakespeare.org
    You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where (most of) our exploring sessions live - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa4pXxGZFwTX4QSaB5XNdQ
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton.
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    42 mins
  • 344: Discussing: Looking for Mariam

    344: Discussing: Looking for Mariam
    Nov 8 2024
    Our latest Discussing episode is about the online documentary, Looking for Mariam, with Sarah Neville, Elizabeth Kolkovich, and Tamara Mahadin You can watch the documentary online now.
    The full-length documentary film, the eleventh production of Lord Denney’s Players, explores The Tragedy of Mariam's history and possible futures, featuring performed scenes and interviews from experts around the world. Written and produced by students, under the direction of Elizabeth Kolkovich, Looking for Mariam, 1613 premiered on the Department of English’s YouTube channel at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
    Lord Denney's Players will be performing Fletcher's The Faithful Shepherdess soon after this episode drops - https://www.lorddenneysplayers.com/productions/the-faithful-shepherdess
    Beyond's work on Mariam, and other plays by early women writers, can be found on our Dramatic Women playlist. There is also a First Look reading available on YouTube.

    Our patrons received this episode in April 2024 - approx. 6 months early.
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: https://beyondshakespeare.org
    You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where (most of) our exploring sessions live - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa4pXxGZFwTX4QSaB5XNdQ
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton.
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    48 mins
  • 345: The BIG Vote 2024: Round 1 Results

    345: The BIG Vote 2024: Round 1 Results
    Nov 1 2024
    Hello!
    The first round is over, and we have 85 (I think) plays in the long list. Round 2 is now open to help get us down to a short list of 12 - this is open to our patrons only - but you're in luck! You can vote for the next round as a free subscriber. Free subscribers get a monthly round up, and some early releases for our exploring sessions - and a vote for the next round! So, sign up for free, and get your voice heard.
    If you want to vote for round 2, or just look at the long list, it is here! VOTE NOW!
    Looking for plays to vote for? Look at our Timelines menu on the website - https://beyondshakespeare.org/

    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: https://beyondshakespeare.org
    You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where (most of) our exploring sessions live - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa4pXxGZFwTX4QSaB5XNdQ
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton.
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    9 mins
  • 340: Lord Mayor's Show 1623 - Full Cast Audio Adaptation

    340: Lord Mayor's Show 1623 - Full Cast Audio Adaptation
    Oct 29 2024
    Welcome to this playful reconstruction of the 1623 Lord Mayor’s show by Anthony Munday and Thomas Middleton. Originally performed on the 29th October 1623, this was a massive civic event created by the city for it’s new Lord Mayor.
    This reconstruction was recorded live on the 400th anniversary of the show, and features Robert Crighton, as radio Host John doing the live commentary. With Liza Graham as Hostess Joan, Iona Campbell as Anthony Munday, and speeches in the pageant, Alexandra Kataigida as Thomas Middleton and speeches in the pageant, and Professor Tracey Hill as our modern city chronologer.
    Featuring The Water Pageant of the Triumphs of the Golden Fleece by Anthony Munday, and the street pageants of The Triumph of Integrity by Thomas Middleton.

    Full coverage of the 400 year old event, fed into our studio via the latest scrying glass link up. Join your hosts John and Joan as they commentate on all the action, with guest Professor Tracey Hill in the studio, and behind the scenes chats with Thomas Middleton and Anthony Munday in the green room.

    Our patrons received this episode in April 2024 - approx. 7 months early.
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: https://beyondshakespeare.org
    You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where (most of) our exploring sessions live - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa4pXxGZFwTX4QSaB5XNdQ
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton.
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    37 mins
  • 334: Doctor John Faustus (Chapter 11)

    334: Doctor John Faustus (Chapter 11)
    Oct 25 2024
    The History of the Damnable Life and Deserved Death of Doctor John Faustus, is the book that is the source for Christopher Marlowe's play. Chapter by chapter we will wander through the twists and turns of this story.
    Performed by Robert Crighton
    Chapter Eleven: How Doctor Faustus dreamed that he had seen hell in his sleep, and how he questioned with his spirit of matters concerning hell, with the spirits answer.

    Our patrons also get an exploring session looking in detail at the text -     join our chat here.

    Thunder sfx thanks to     zapsplat.com
    Our patrons received this episode in November 2023 - approx. 12 months early.
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: https://beyondshakespeare.org
    You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where (most of) our exploring sessions live - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa4pXxGZFwTX4QSaB5XNdQ
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton.
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    4 mins
  • 341: 1566 and All That - Part 2 (Hamlet to Hamilton Crossover)

    341: 1566 and All That - Part 2 (Hamlet to Hamilton Crossover)
    Oct 18 2024
    Here's the second of two special crossover episodes with Emily C A Synder of the Hamlet to Hamilton podcast. It's actually second of five, but these two come as a mini set. We have been dancing through texts from the medieval up to the reign of Elizabeth on their podcast, and now we're doing the same over on ours - with the 1560's. It's a case of thinking aloud, and seeing what comes up. We're midway through the decade, let's see where we end up.

    Hamlet to Hamilton: Exploring Verse Drama is an educational podcast from TURN TO FLESH PRODUCTIONS Audio Network. Teaching how to write and perform new verse drama. Hosted by Emily C. A. Snyder. Edited by Colin Kovarik.
    SEASON ONE: Writing Verse Drama
    SEASON TWO: Arthur Through the Ages
    SEASON THREE: Soliloquy
    SEASON FOUR: The Origins of English Verse Drama - which is with us!
    Hamlet to Hamilton website - http://www.hamlettohamilton.com/
    Support H2H at their patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hamlettohamilton

    Our patrons received this episode in December 2023 - approx. 10 months early.
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: https://beyondshakespeare.org
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    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton.
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • 342: The BIG Vote 2024 is OPEN!

    342: The BIG Vote 2024 is OPEN!
    Oct 15 2024
    Hello!
    It's that time again when we ask, WHAT DO YOU WANT? This first vote is open to everyone and will create our long list for the next round... your voice matters.
    Round 1 Voting Form - VOTE NOW!
    Looking for plays to vote for? Look at our Timelines menu on the website - https://beyondshakespeare.org/

    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: https://beyondshakespeare.org
    You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where (most of) our exploring sessions live - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa4pXxGZFwTX4QSaB5XNdQ
    The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton.
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    5 mins