Shakespeare Alive
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Theatre professionals, artists, vloggers and other guests from around the world join resident Shakespeare Birthplace Trust experts Paul and Anjna to discuss Shakespeare's place in the 21st century. We hear about their relationships with Shakespeare in the modern world and take a fresh look at Shakespeare in today's society.
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Sep 13, 2022
24. Freddie Fox on Performing Hamlet
Award-winning actor, Freddie Fox, speaks to Anjna about performing Hamlet, a last-minute Romeo, his love of poetry, and his dream of one day playing romantic hero, Benedick. Please note that Freddie uses an expletive (sh**) on one occasion.Support the show
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Sep 6, 2022
23. Adrian Lester on his Shakesperian Roles
The award-winning actor, Adrian Lester, speaks to Paul about his Shakespearian roles – Rosalind, Henry V, Hamlet, and Othello – working with the late, great director Peter Brook, his portrayal of the pioneering nineteenth-century actor Ira Aldridge, and about why Shakespeare matters.Support the show
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Aug 30, 2022
22. Evie Gurney on her Process and Costume Design
*Award-winning costume designer, Evie Gurney, speaks to Anjna about her costumes for the National Theatre’s Antony and Cleopatra and the 2022 production of Much Ado About Nothing, as well as her process and aspirations for costume design in the theatre.*Support the show
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Aug 23, 2022
21. Lisa Wolpe on Shakespeare and Gender
Paul speaks to the internationally acclaimed actor, director, and visionary, Lisa Wolpe, who continues to be at the forefront of the movement for gender parity and diversity in the arts with a special focus on Shakespeare and Gender.Support the show
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Aug 16, 2022
20. Not Another Shakespeare Podcast on their mission to humanise early modern drama
Hosts of the popular podcast Not Another Shakespeare Podcast, James and Nora, speak to Anjna about their mission to humanise early modern drama, making it fun (and sometimes silly) for their audiences. They also have an incredible film recommendation.Support the show
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Aug 9, 2022
19. Antoni Cimolino on the Stratford Festival
*The Stratford Festival, Ontario began in 1953. A newly-enhanced Tom Patterson Theatre has just opened, named after the festival’s founding-visionary. Paul speaks to the current artistic director, Antoni Cimolino, to find out more their vibrant work and aspirations.*Support the show
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Aug 2, 2022
Introducing Series 4 of Shakespeare Alive
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Jun 15, 2021
18. Sukanta Chaudhuri On 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - in India.
Professor Sukanta Chaudhuri talks to Paul Edmondson about Shakespeare in India and about editing A Midsummer Night's Dream .Support the show
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Jun 8, 2021
17. Bill Barclay on Shakespeare and Music
Former Director of Music at Shakespeare's Globe, Bill Barclay, tells Anjna all about the place of music in Shakespeare, and passing the proverbial torch to the next generation of theatre-makers. Support the show
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Jun 1, 2021
16. Michelle Terry on Shakespeare's Globe
Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe, Michelle Terry, shares her journeys and wisdom with Paul. Support the show
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May 25, 2021
15. The Shakespeare Link with Phil Bowen and Sue Best
Phil Bowen and Sue Best, the couple behind The Shakepseare Link, tell Anjna all about setting up their remarkable charity, building their stunning replica of Shakespeare's Globe out of willow, and their exciting adventures in the digital world.
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May 18, 2021
14. Michael Witmore on the Folger Shakespeare Library
Director of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C., Michael Witmore, talks to Paul about the history of the library and some of his favourite items in its collection, as well as the Folger's iconic location.Support the show
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May 11, 2021
13. Shakespeare and East Asia with Alexa Alice Joubin
Alexa, Professor of English at George Washington University, talks to Anjna about her fascinating research and new book, Shakespeare and East Asia (OUP, 2021). Covering everything from Romeo and Juliet in Singlish, to Japanese productions of King Lear, Alexa offers a crucial and much-needed insight into the political as well as cultural significance of Shakespeare across East Asia. She also chooses a coveted delight from our collection, and makes a superb suggestion for a Singaporean addition to our archive. Support the show
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May 4, 2021
Introducing Series 3 of Shakespeare Alive
A glimpse of what is to come on series three of Shakespeare Alive, including the voices of Michelle Terry, Bill Barclay and Alexa Alice Joubin. Subscribe and remember to rate our show on Apple Podcasts, or your usual podcast platform. Support the show
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Mar 2, 2021
12. Journeying with Shakespeare with Dr Islam Issa
Writer and broadcaster, Islam Issa of Birmingham City University, talks to Paul about his own Egyptian identity and Shakespeare, and how this relates to his teaching, career, and life.Support the show
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Feb 23, 2021
11. Global Shakespeares with Professor Jyotsna Singh
Professor Jyotsna Singh from Michigan State University talks to Anjna about growing up in India, Shakespeare and Indian cinema, and decolonising Shakespeare in global interpretations and scholarship. Support the show
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Feb 9, 2021
9. The Guildford Shakespeare Company with Matt Pinches
Matt Pinches from the award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company talks to Anjna about its 15 year journey, and what the future may hold for the charitable organisation. Support the show
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Feb 2, 2021
8. Flute Theatre with Kelly Hunter
Paul speaks with actress and founder of Flute Theatre , Kelly Hunter MBE, about using Shakespeare to engage with young people living with autism. Support the show
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Jan 26, 2021
7. The Show Must Go Online with Rob Myles
Rob Myles, Artistic Director of The Show Must Go Online, talks to Anjna about directing 36 plays online in the year of Covid. Support the show
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Dec 22, 2020
6. Reviewing Shakespeare, with Nathan and Simon Dowling
Nathan and Simon Dowling are the faces and masterminds of the YouTube channel, The Break A Leggers. In the final episode of this series Anjna talks to them about their experiences of reviewing theatre and their expectations of watching Shakespeare live in the modern world.Support the show
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Dec 15, 2020
5. Directing Shakespeare, with Gregory Doran
Paul talks to Gregory Doran, the artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, about what made him a Shakespearian and what that means to him personally, and to the company. They also discuss cross-gendered casting, and how theatrical performance brings Shakespeare to life in our own time and culture.Support the show
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Dec 8, 2020
4. Resurrecting Shakespeare, with Victoria Gartner
This week’s guest is the founder of theatre company Will & Co, Victoria Baumgartner. We’ll be talking about her play Will and hearing all about her groundbreaking project to bring Shakespeare to your own doorstep during the Covid 19 pandemic. Support the show
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Dec 1, 2020
3. Becoming Othello, with Debra Ann Byrd
Paul chats to Debra Ann Byrd, the entrepreneurial artistic director of the Harlem Shakespeare Festival, about why she founded her company, what it does, and about her important and inspiring memoir; Becoming Othello, A Black Girl’s Journey.Support the show
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Nov 24, 2020
2. Illustrating Shakespeare, with Mya Gosling
Anjna’s joined by stick figure artist and Shakespeare super-fan Mya Gosling, creator of the web comic Good Tickle Brain. Join us as we discuss how Mya breaks down barriers to Shakespeare, making his works feel accessible and, most importantly, fun.Support the show
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Nov 16, 2020
1. Shakespeare and Race, with Farah Karim-Cooper
Farah Karim-Cooper, Head of Higher Education and Research at Shakespeare's Globe, talks to Paul about her first encounter with Shakespeare, her experiences of academia and her work on the Shakespeare and Race festival.Support the show
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