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The Play's the Thing

The Play's the Thing

By: CiRCE Podcast Network
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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.

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Episodes
  • The Life of Shakespeare: Part One (rerun)

    The Life of Shakespeare: Part One (rerun)
    Jun 12 2026
    William Shakespeare is the most celebrated dramatist in the English language, perhaps any language. But who was the man behind the plays? Part one of two.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Coriolanus: Q&A (rerun)

    Coriolanus: Q&A (rerun)
    Jun 5 2026
    Join Tim and Sarah-Jane as they answer your questions about Shakespeare's most underrated play.

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    54 mins
  • Coriolanus: Act IV (rerun)

    Coriolanus: Act IV (rerun)
    May 29 2026
    In this episode Tim and Sarah-Jane discuss Act IV of Coriolanus, focusing in particular on some ancient Roman history (especially the Roman Republic), the complexity of the plot in this act, and much more. Get ready to dig deep! Oh, and please do rate and review if you like the show.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
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