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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
  • Romeo + Juliet: Act I (rerun)

    Romeo + Juliet: Act I (rerun)
    Jan 30 2026

    Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive into one of Shakespeare's greatest and most misunderstood plays. Listen as they rhapsodize over Shakespeare's linguistic genius, speculate about why this story continues to be so influential and enduring, and discuss whether the star-crossed lovers were truly in love.


    The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network.

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    58 mins
  • Hamlet: Q&A (rerun)

    Hamlet: Q&A (rerun)
    Jun 17 2025
    Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they answer your questions about Hamlet!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Hamlet: Act V (rerun)

    Hamlet: Act V (rerun)
    Jun 13 2025
    Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they discuss the concluding act to Shakespeare's masterpiece, an act in which we get the famous graveyard scene and the stage littered with bodies.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
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