The History of European Theatre Podcast
@thoetp.bsky.social
A podcast tracing the development of theatre since the Ancient Greeks in more or less chronological order.
www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com
www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com
'Troilus and Cressida' has been an illusive play over the centuries and consigned by many as Shakespeare's most impenetrable play. I do my bit to bring some understanding to it in today's new podcast episode.
#shakespeare #troilus #cressida #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast
#shakespeare #troilus #cressida #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast
January 19, 2026 at 9:17 AM
'Troilus and Cressida' has been an illusive play over the centuries and consigned by many as Shakespeare's most impenetrable play. I do my bit to bring some understanding to it in today's new podcast episode.
#shakespeare #troilus #cressida #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast
#shakespeare #troilus #cressida #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast
Today's episode is a welcome return for @stephenunwin.bsky.social to the podcast where we discuss his new Arden Guide to Shakespeare and Brecht including how Brecht responded to and was shaped by Shakespeare. #theatre #Shakespeare #Brecht #theatrehistory #podcast
January 12, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Today's episode is a welcome return for @stephenunwin.bsky.social to the podcast where we discuss his new Arden Guide to Shakespeare and Brecht including how Brecht responded to and was shaped by Shakespeare. #theatre #Shakespeare #Brecht #theatrehistory #podcast
Today's new podcast episode looks at 'Twelfth Night', a sparkling comedy where Shakespeare was playing to his comedic strengths, but it has not always has been as popular as it is today. Find it now on your podcast app. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #twelfthnight
January 5, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Today's new podcast episode looks at 'Twelfth Night', a sparkling comedy where Shakespeare was playing to his comedic strengths, but it has not always has been as popular as it is today. Find it now on your podcast app. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #twelfthnight
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 @audioandrea.bsky.social @threeravenspod.bsky.social @wokestudies.bsky.social @simonsandys-winsch.bsky.social @drsheeha.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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 @audioandrea.bsky.social @threeravenspod.bsky.social @wokestudies.bsky.social @simonsandys-winsch.bsky.social @drsheeha.bsky.social
The 'war of the theatres' reaches it's climax in Ben Jonson's 'Poetaster' as he satires Elizabethan playwrights in a play set in imperial Rome. Some analysis and explanations in today's new episode. #theatre #theatrehistory #benjonson #satire #podcast
December 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The 'war of the theatres' reaches it's climax in Ben Jonson's 'Poetaster' as he satires Elizabethan playwrights in a play set in imperial Rome. Some analysis and explanations in today's new episode. #theatre #theatrehistory #benjonson #satire #podcast
In today's guest episode @simonsandys-winsch.bsky.social discusses life in Tudor England and it's no surprise that the theatres were busy - a bit of escapism was certainly needed! #theatre #theatrehistory #tudor #podcast
December 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In today's guest episode @simonsandys-winsch.bsky.social discusses life in Tudor England and it's no surprise that the theatres were busy - a bit of escapism was certainly needed! #theatre #theatrehistory #tudor #podcast
After a short break the podcast returns with a look at Ben Jonson's 'Cynthia's Revels', a play written for performance by the Children of the Choir, a troupe of boy players. It's a satiric Comedy but with some hard hitting political comments too. #theatre #benjonson #theatrehistory #satire #comedy
December 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
After a short break the podcast returns with a look at Ben Jonson's 'Cynthia's Revels', a play written for performance by the Children of the Choir, a troupe of boy players. It's a satiric Comedy but with some hard hitting political comments too. #theatre #benjonson #theatrehistory #satire #comedy
It as a real pleasure to chat about podcasting and theatre history with @rubyrutter.bsky.social and a privilege to be in such illustrious company in this series about history and entertainment.
#theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #history #entertainment
#theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #history #entertainment
The final episode of our History & Entertainment series is out now! Philip Rowe, host of The History of European Theatre Podcast, joins us to talk theatre from ancient Greece to Shakespeare, what performances meant to audiences, and how podcasting fuels passion and curiosity.
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Philip Rowe: The History of European Theatre
Podcast Episode · European Review of History Podcast · 21/11/2025 · 39m
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November 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
It as a real pleasure to chat about podcasting and theatre history with @rubyrutter.bsky.social and a privilege to be in such illustrious company in this series about history and entertainment.
#theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #history #entertainment
#theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #history #entertainment
New podcast episode out today concluding my look at Hamlet with further thoughts from @colindavid.bsky.social and a review of some historical critiques of the play. #hamlet #theatre #podcast #shakespeare #theatrehistory
November 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
New podcast episode out today concluding my look at Hamlet with further thoughts from @colindavid.bsky.social and a review of some historical critiques of the play. #hamlet #theatre #podcast #shakespeare #theatrehistory
Today's episode features @colindavid.bsky.social discussing Hamlet and giving a detailed breakdown of two of the most famous speeches in the play. It's out no on your podcast feed and at www.thehistoryofeurpoeantheatre.com #Shakespeare #Hamlet #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeareunbound
November 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today's episode features @colindavid.bsky.social discussing Hamlet and giving a detailed breakdown of two of the most famous speeches in the play. It's out no on your podcast feed and at www.thehistoryofeurpoeantheatre.com #Shakespeare #Hamlet #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeareunbound
In part one of my look at 'Hamlet' the first half of this great play captures the imagination while delivering exposition, plot and character exposition within a great piece of theatre. How did Shakespeare do it? Out now on your podcast feed #podcast #Shakespeare #theatre #theatrehistory #Hamlet
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
In part one of my look at 'Hamlet' the first half of this great play captures the imagination while delivering exposition, plot and character exposition within a great piece of theatre. How did Shakespeare do it? Out now on your podcast feed #podcast #Shakespeare #theatre #theatrehistory #Hamlet
On today's podcast it's a welcome return to @rickydukes.bsky.social of @lazarustheatre.bsky.social discussing Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, from politics to spirituality & thunder & lightening to using entrails on stage. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #juliuscaesar #lazarustheatre
October 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
On today's podcast it's a welcome return to @rickydukes.bsky.social of @lazarustheatre.bsky.social discussing Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, from politics to spirituality & thunder & lightening to using entrails on stage. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #juliuscaesar #lazarustheatre
Today's podcast episode looks at Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' - a play written very much with his times in mind but one that has remained relevant ever since. #theatre #podcast #theatrehistory #juliuscaesar #shakespeare
October 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Today's podcast episode looks at Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' - a play written very much with his times in mind but one that has remained relevant ever since. #theatre #podcast #theatrehistory #juliuscaesar #shakespeare
Today's guest episode features @drsheeha.bsky.social discussing early modern social relationships and how they are represented in the drama of the time. Out now on the podcast feed.
October 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Today's guest episode features @drsheeha.bsky.social discussing early modern social relationships and how they are represented in the drama of the time. Out now on the podcast feed.
'As You Like It'. just a pastoral comedy that we shouldn't take too seriously? Find out in today's new episode. #theatre #Shakespeare #podcast #theatrehistory #asyoulikeit #alltheworldsastage
September 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
'As You Like It'. just a pastoral comedy that we shouldn't take too seriously? Find out in today's new episode. #theatre #Shakespeare #podcast #theatrehistory #asyoulikeit #alltheworldsastage
Today's podcast episode features @rickydukes.bsky.social of @lazarustheatre.bsky.social discussing Shakespeare's Henry V as we discuss the character of Henry & the challenges of producing the play for a mdern audience. Out now. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #henryv #lazarustheatre
September 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Today's podcast episode features @rickydukes.bsky.social of @lazarustheatre.bsky.social discussing Shakespeare's Henry V as we discuss the character of Henry & the challenges of producing the play for a mdern audience. Out now. #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakespeare #henryv #lazarustheatre
In today's new episode hear Tim Fitzhigham discuss the life and influence of writer, comic actor, and colleague of Shakespeare, Robert Armin, the man who created some of the greatest Shakespearian comic roles. #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #RobertArmin #comedy
September 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
In today's new episode hear Tim Fitzhigham discuss the life and influence of writer, comic actor, and colleague of Shakespeare, Robert Armin, the man who created some of the greatest Shakespearian comic roles. #theatre #theatrehistory #Shakespeare #RobertArmin #comedy
Hear all about the ladies who rescued Shakespeare and his reputation from the 18th Century adaptations as I discuss 'The Shakespeare Ladies Club' with authors Christine and Jonathan Hainsworth. #shakespeare #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakeseareladiesclub
September 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Hear all about the ladies who rescued Shakespeare and his reputation from the 18th Century adaptations as I discuss 'The Shakespeare Ladies Club' with authors Christine and Jonathan Hainsworth. #shakespeare #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #shakeseareladiesclub
Today's new episode features Sara Farrington discussing her adaptation of Euripides where she puts a modern spin on an ancient classic proving just how powerfully the ancient Greeks can speak to us still #theatre #theatrehistory #ancientgreek #eurioides #podcast
September 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Today's new episode features Sara Farrington discussing her adaptation of Euripides where she puts a modern spin on an ancient classic proving just how powerfully the ancient Greeks can speak to us still #theatre #theatrehistory #ancientgreek #eurioides #podcast
Hear all about The Theatre, The Burbages and Shakespeare's rise as a playwright in today's podcast episode as I talk to Daniel Swift about his book 'The Dream Factory'. @yalebooks.bsky.social . #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #podcast #dreamfactory
August 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Hear all about The Theatre, The Burbages and Shakespeare's rise as a playwright in today's podcast episode as I talk to Daniel Swift about his book 'The Dream Factory'. @yalebooks.bsky.social . #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #podcast #dreamfactory
Interesting visit to Stationers Hall where the Victorian stained glass of Shakespeare is in good company with other heroes in the history of printing in London. #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #stationershall
August 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Interesting visit to Stationers Hall where the Victorian stained glass of Shakespeare is in good company with other heroes in the history of printing in London. #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespeare #stationershall
'Henry V' has remained one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. Hear my take on why that is the case in today's new podcast episode. #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespoeare #henryV #podcast
August 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
'Henry V' has remained one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. Hear my take on why that is the case in today's new podcast episode. #theatre #theatrehistory #shakespoeare #henryV #podcast
This week's episode features @lostplayhouse.bsky.social discussing his research into Leicester's Men and the other playing troupes of the Elizabethan period. Out now #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #earlymodern #shakespeare #leicestersmen
August 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This week's episode features @lostplayhouse.bsky.social discussing his research into Leicester's Men and the other playing troupes of the Elizabethan period. Out now #theatre #theatrehistory #podcast #earlymodern #shakespeare #leicestersmen
Beatrice and Benedick keep us entertained in one of Shakespeare's most loved comedies. Hear all about it in today's new podcast episode. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #muchado #shakespeare #comedy
August 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Beatrice and Benedick keep us entertained in one of Shakespeare's most loved comedies. Hear all about it in today's new podcast episode. #podcast #theatre #theatrehistory #muchado #shakespeare #comedy
Today's episode is a welcome return for @kaydaly.bsky.social as we discuss Ben Jonson's world view and draw some comparisons with Shakespeare and a couple of 1990s comedies. Out now #podcast #BenJonson #theatre #theatrehistory #comedy
July 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Today's episode is a welcome return for @kaydaly.bsky.social as we discuss Ben Jonson's world view and draw some comparisons with Shakespeare and a couple of 1990s comedies. Out now #podcast #BenJonson #theatre #theatrehistory #comedy