Beyond Shakespeare
502 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom the earliest drama in English, to the closing of the theatres in 1642, there was a hell of a lot of drama produced - and a lot of it wasn't by Shakespeare. Apart from a few noble exceptions these plays are often passed over, ignored or simply unknown. This podcast presents full audio productions of the plays, fragmentary and extant, that shaped the theatrical world that shaped our dramatic history.
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274: Noah's Ark, or The Newcastle Noah Play (Full Cast Audio Adaptation)
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThis production of Noah's Ark - or The Newcastle Noah Play - was produced for us by Sounds Curious Productions, the same home of our continuing Jests of George Peele. There is a !Spoilers! walk through of the oddness of this particular play also available - https://audioboom.com/posts/8316679-spoilers-the-newcastle-noah-s-ark In the Newcastle Noah play: Deus was played by Deeivya Meir, the Angel by Robert Crighton, Noah by William Sutton, Uxor by Sarah Blake, and the Demon by Andre Bulloc...
273: Killing Arden: Adapting Arden of Faversham, part 4
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBWe continue our series of explorations on the podcast with a deep dive into the play Arden of Faversham by the Unknown. We've left the first scenes of the play and are now in open waters, looking at scenes ten to thirteen, asking the question of how to adapt the text for an audio production. The host was Robert Crighton, with Alan Scott, Eric Karoulla, Emma Kemp and Sarah Blake. There's a First Look Exploring session of the play available on our YouTube channel, with more to come later in ...
272: A Speech from Hercules Oetaeus translated by Elizabeth I
July 14, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThis week we continues our work on women's dramatic writing with the attributed translation of a speech from the chorus in Hercules Oetaeus, a play not by Seneca (but everyone thought it was) by Queen Elizabeth the First. It's a difficult speech in the original, and the translation is not easy to follow, but we had a go anyway. The speech is performed by Fiona Thraille, with an alternative contemporary translation by John Studley, a rough reading by Alan Scott taken from our exploring sessio...
271: The Jests of George Peele - Episode 8
July 07, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBThe Jests of George Peele - Episode 8: How George gulled a Punk, otherwise called a Croshabell Performed by Sarah Blake A full audiobook reading, performed by Sarah Blake of Sounds Curious Productions, released monthly - followed by an omnibus version. Our patrons have received early access to nearly all the episodes so far, and have exclusive access to our exploring sessions and discussion of the text - join us on the patreon to get more from the world of jest books. Music by Tom Cowell....
270: The Wooer by George Puttenham (Fragment)
June 30, 2023 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBIt's time for our last fragment from the pen of George Puttenham, The Wooer. This is the third of three fragments which comprise the complete dramatic works of George Puttenham, (following Gynaeocratica and Lusty London). It was originally written somewhere between 1570 and 1588, when George included some of the text as an example in his book The Art of Poesy. With Simon Nader as The Wooer and Fiona Thraille as the Nurse and other speaker - your host, as ever, Robert Crighton. Our patrons...
269: Killing Arden: Adapting Arden of Faversham, part 3
June 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe continue our series of explorations on the podcast with a deep dive into the play Arden of Faversham by the Unknown. We've left the first scenes of the play and are now in open waters, looking at scenes three to nine, asking the question of how to adapt the text for an audio adaptation. The host was Robert Crighton, with Gregory Musson, Eric Karoulla, Liza Graham, Tom Helsby and Sarah Blake. There's a First Look Exploring session of the play available on our YouTube channel, with more ...
268: Discussing: The Chester Mystery Cycle 2023
June 20, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBA surprise pop up minisode discussing episode as we chat with director of The Chester Mystery Cycle 2023 John Young, about the challenges of pulling together a massive community production of these plays. John Young (Romeo and Juliet and The Merry Wives of Windsor - Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, To Dream Again - Polka Theatre and Theatr Clwyd, staff director Kerry Jackson - National Theatre Watch the Trailer on YouTube - https://youtu.be/zIMxG2J0jiM Produced only once every five years...
267: !Spoilers! The Newcastle Noah's Ark
June 16, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBSpoilers for Noah's Ark, the Shipwrights' Ancient Play or Dirge, or The Newcastle Noah Play. A new spoilers episode for a new full cast audio adaptation of Noah's Ark, an unattached solo mystery play from Newcastle - dating around 1450/1736, depending on how accurate you think the transcription is. Produced for the podcast by Sarah Blake of Sounds Curious Productions. With Deeivya Meir as God, William Sutton as Noah, Andre Bullock as the Demon, Robert Crighton as Angel, and Sarah Blake as...
265: The Jests of George Peele - Episode 7
June 09, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBThe Jests of George Peele - Episode 7: How George gulled a Punk, otherwise called a Croshabell Performed by Sarah Blake A full audiobook reading, performed by Sarah Blake of Sounds Curious Productions, released monthly - followed by an omnibus version. Our patrons have received early access to nearly all the episodes so far, and have exclusive access to our exploring sessions and discussion of the text - join us on the patreon to get more from the world of jest books. Music by Tom Cowell....
264: Lusty London by George Puttenham (Fragment)
June 02, 2023 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBIt's time for another fragment from the pen of George Puttenham, Lusty London. This is the second of three fragments which comprise the complete dramatic works of George Puttenham, (following last months Gynaeocratica). It was originally written somewhere between 1570 and 1588, when George included some of the text as an example in his book The Art of Poesy. With Simon Nader and Rob Myson as Sergeants and Yeomen and Clowns - your host, as ever, Robert Crighton. Our patrons received this ...
263: Killing Arden: Adapting Arden of Faversham, part 2
May 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBWe continue our series of explorations on the podcast with a deep dive into the play Arden of Faversham by the Unknown. We're still deep into the first scene of the play, but we will make it to scene two, asking the question of how to adapt the text for an audio adaptation. The host was Robert Crighton, with Eric Karoulla, Alan Scott, and Sarah Blake. There's a First Look Exploring session of the play available on our YouTube channel, with more to come later in the year - https://youtube.c...
260: The Jests of George Peele - Episode 6
May 19, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBThe Jests of George Peele - Episode 6: The Jest of George Peele at Bristow Performed by Sarah Blake A full audiobook reading, performed by Sarah Blake of Sounds Curious Productions, released monthly - followed by an omnibus version. Our patrons have received early access to nearly all the episodes so far, and have exclusive access to our exploring sessions and discussion of the text - join us on the patreon to get more from the world of jest books. Music by Tom Cowell. Produced by Sounds...
266: The BIG Vote 2023!
May 12, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSpecial minisode to say, voting is now open to set the agenda for the next 18 months. We have two votes in progress, a patreon vote for those who pay for everything, and a public vote - which anyone can do. So, vote now on the public vote, and if you fancy join the patreon and vote again! And vote for more things too... PUBLIC VOTE HERE! https://forms.gle/erGmjXf7a9w5yo3c7 The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work ...
262: Discussing: Playgoing in Elizabethan London with Eoin Price
May 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBToday's episode is a chat - a proper chat too - with Dr Eoin Price about Play going in Elizabethan London; how many plays might someone watch, what plays might to know about but never see, and just what you might watch on a Tuesday. A Senior Lecturer in the Department of English Literature and Creative Writing as Swansea University, specialising in the politics of playing and playgoing in sixteenth-and seventeenth-century London and in the afterlives of plays from this period in later cent...
261: Gynaeocratica by George Puttenham (Fragment)
May 05, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBWelcome to another fragments episode, this is the first of three fragments which comprise the complete dramatic works of George Puttenham, 29 words from his play Gynaeocratica - plus synopsis. It was originally written somewhere between 1570 and 1588, when George included some of the text as an example in his book The Art of Poesy. The fragment is performed by Simon Nader, your host, as ever, Robert Crighton. Our patrons received this episode in November 2022 - approx. 5 months early. Th...
259: Killing Arden: Adapting Arden of Faversham, part 1
April 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBWe're beginning a new series of explorations on the podcast, a deep dive into the play Arden of Faversham by the Unknown. Following our prelude looking at the play's source material from Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland, we dive into the first scene of the play, asking the question of how to adapt the text for an audio adaptation. There's a First Look Exploring session of the play available on our YouTube channel, with more to come later in the year - https://youtube....
258: Knowledge and Simplicity by the Unknown (Full Cast Audio Adaptation)
April 21, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWelcome to another full audio production of a dialogue text - A Goodly Dialogue Between Knowledge and Simplicity, which we have previously explored on the pod. This dates from 1548ish, so following John Bon and Mast Parson, we have another evangelical work from the first years of Edward VI. With Liza Graham as Simplicity and Robert Crighton as Knowledge. This episode was recorded on location and mixed by Robert Crighton. Our patrons received this episode in September 2022 - approx. 7 mon...
257: The Jests of George Peele - Episode 5
April 14, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBThe Jests of George Peele - Episode 5: How he was Shaven Performed by Sarah Blake A full audiobook reading, performed by Sarah Blake of Sounds Curious Productions, released monthly - followed by an omnibus version. Our patrons have received early access to nearly all the episodes so far, and have exclusive access to our exploring sessions and discussion of the text - join us on the patreon to get more from the world of jest books. Music by Tom Cowell. Produced by Sounds Curious Producti...
256: Discussing: Early Modern Music with Tamsin Lewis of Passamezzo
April 07, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBA discussing episode about Early Modern Music with Tamsin Lewis of Passamezzo, who we collaborated with for the reconstruction of the 1621 Lord Mayor's Show. This chat isn't quite as well structured as it could be, as we were working towards a more specific discussion of Love's Victory by Mary Wroth; deadlines being what they are, we haven't yet completed the other interviews, so that will come anon. So here we have a more general chat around early modern music and what Tamsin and Passamezzo...
255: Killing Arden Prelude: Holinshed's Chronicle
March 31, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBWe're beginning a new series of explorations on the podcast, a deep dive into the play Arden of Faversham by the Unknown. This prelude to the series proper is a read through and discussion of the play's source material from Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland. You can find the source in most printed editions, and it's a fairly swift google search away (other search engines are available). Next month Killing Arden will dive into the first scene of the play, asking the que...
254: Exploring: Knowledge and Simplicity (Dialogue)
March 24, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBMore from our series of Dialogues - this is A Goodly Dialogue Between Knowledge and Simplicity, in an exploring session with Robert Crighton and Liza Graham. And Mylo. The cat. Who has much to say. This is from 1548ish, so following John Bon and Mast Parson is another evangelical work from the first years of Edward VI. A full performed recording will follow anon. More of this kind of thing, as well as more plays in performance, are on their way. With Liza Graham and Robert Crighton. Mylo ...
253: The Jests of George Peele - Episode 4
March 17, 2023 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBThe Jests of George Peele - Episode 4: How George helped his friend to a Supper Performed by Sarah Blake A full audiobook reading, performed by Sarah Blake of Sounds Curious Productions, released monthly - followed by an omnibus version. Our patrons have received early access to nearly all the episodes so far, and have exclusive access to our exploring sessions and discussion of the text - join us on the patreon to get more from the world of jest books. Music by Tom Cowell. Produced by ...
252: Discussing: London Playhouses with Heather Knight
March 10, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis is a wide ranging discussion of mostly London Playhouses with Heather Knight of the Museum of London Archaeology. Covering what we know about theatres from archaeological digs on many playhouses, but very much on how dig at the site of the Curtain was a game changer. Our patrons received this episode four months early in November 2022. 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/bey...
251: Discussing: Adaptation in Conference with Amy Jennings
March 03, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBA minisode discussing episode this week, with a chat with Amy Jennings of the All the World's a Stage Conference 2023, looking at adaptation of Early Modern drama. Which is something we do a lot. Hence the fact that Robert Crighton, host of this noble pod, has been asked to open the conference. So, if you want to hear more words from us in a different context, then you can book for the event on Saturday 22nd April 2023 via the link below (unless you're listening in the future, in which case ...
250: John Bon and Master Parson by Luke Shepherd (Full Cast Audio Adaptation)
February 24, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThis is our full cast audio adaptation of Luke Shepherd's John Bon and Mast Parson - an evangelical dialogue to affirm the new creed against transubstantiation. As such, it is putting forward, in a satirical way, an attack on the Catholic faith and is presented here for historical purposes and not because we have an axe to grind. In John Bon and Mast Parson by Luke Shepherd, the intro/outro text was performed by Emily C A Snyder, John Bon by Robert Crighton and Master Parson by Liza Graham....
250: The Jests of George Peele - Episode 3
February 17, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBThe Jests of George Peele - Episode 3: How George Peele became a Physician Performed by Sarah Blake A full audiobook reading, performed by Sarah Blake of Sounds Curious Productions, released monthly - followed by an omnibus version. Our patrons have received early access to nearly all the episodes so far, and have exclusive access to our exploring sessions and discussion of the text - join us on the patreon to get more from the world of jest books. Music by Tom Cowell. Produced by Sound...
250: Discussing: Jack Straw with Tony Tambasco
February 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBIt's another 'Lost' discussing episode, with this 2019 (ye gods! we're so sorry!) chat about The Life and Death of Jack Straw produced by Bad Quarto in 2016 by our guest Tony Tambasco. You can follow our guest on Twitter at - [email protected] More info about the production, including clips, can be found here. http://badquarto.org/showPages/2016_jackStraw.php And, of course, here's our playlist of all the audio Jack Straw things... https://audioboom.com/playlists/4629941-the-life-and-de...
249: A History Play by John Day (Fragment)
February 03, 2023 10:55 - 7 minutes - 7 MBA fragment of a history play by John Day gets the full works this week. It's a few lines from a play from the summer of 1601. For more information, listen. Hosted by Robert Crighton, with Simon Nader as the Brother. The original First Look session can be found here - https://youtu.be/jw1Vw6Y-BdY For a look at the text go to the Lost Plays Database -https://lostplays.folger.edu/History_play_including_the_death_of_Percy Our patrons received this episode in March 2022. They have had the ful...
248: Exploring: John Bon and Master Parson by Luke Shepherd (Dialogue)
January 27, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBExploring: John Bon and Master Parson by Luke Shepherd (Dialogue) Welcome to the first of a semi-regular new series of works looking at Dialogues and other semi-dramatic material. We've touched on the dramatic edges of these kinds of things before, with plays that are a bit didactic, but now we're having a look at printed works never designed for performance, but which are very performable. Or hopefully are. This is an exploring session recorded in London in the spring of 2022, and there w...
247: The Jests of George Peele - Episode 2
January 20, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.28 MBThe Jests of George Peele - Episode 2: The Jest of George and the Barber. Performed by Sarah Blake A full audiobook reading, performed by Sarah Blake of Sounds Curious Productions, released monthly - followed by an omnibus version. Our patrons have received early access to nearly all the episodes so far, and have exclusive access to our exploring sessions and discussion of the text - join us on the patreon to get more from the world of jest books. Music by Tom Cowell. Produced by Sounds...
246: The Tragedy of Mariam by Elizabeth Cary (Full Cast Audio Adaptation)
January 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBA Full Cast Audio Adaptation of The Tragedy of Mariam by Elizabeth Cary. See below for content warnings... MARIAM, the Queen - Gillian Horgan ALEXANDRA, Mariam’s mother - Leigh McDonald SALOME, Herod’s sister - Pamela Flanagan SILLIUS, Salome’s lover - Simon Nader CONSTABARUS, husband to Salome - Heydn McCabe PHERORAS, Herod’s Brother - Robert Crighton GRAPHINA, Pheroras’ lover - Nemonee Stone DORIS, Herod’ first wife - Pollie Hall ANTIPATER, Herod’s son by Doris - Fiona Thraille ...
243: Exploring: Coventry Pageant of the Weavers
January 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBA read through and discussion of the second of two surviving Coventry mystery plays, the text surviving from 1534. With Gregory Musson as Simeon, Jesus; Eric Karoulla as 1st Prophet, 1st Angel, Clerk, 1st Doctor; Liza Graham as Host, Joseph; Lynsey Beauchamp as 2nd Angel, Mary, Second Doctor; Lisa Hill-Corley as 2nd Prophet, Anna, Gabriel, Third Doctor The host was Robert Crighton. The video version of this episode is also available here - https://youtu.be/1GIWFskVxYk The Beyond Shakesp...
245: Round Up of the Year 2022
December 31, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIt's time for a ramble through 2022, as well as a few previews things for 2023. So much has been done, so much yet to come. Thank you for your support. With Robert Crighton. A video version of this also exists, with a look at some charts and stuff. https://youtu.be/TfFOCTtk7pQ 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 ht...
243: Exploring: Coventry Pageant of the Shearmen and Taylors
December 23, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBMerry Christmas everyone! First of a two part Christmas release, a look at the surviving Coventry Mystery plays. This play covers the Nativity through to the slaughter of the innocents. With Stephen Longstaffe as First Shepherd, Herod; Francis Cox as Second Shepherd, Second King; Eric Karoulla as Third Shepherd, Third King; Lois Potter as Gabriel, Second Woman; Liza Graham as Second Prophet, First Woman; Alan Scott as Prologue (Isaiah), Herald; Sarah Blake as Mary; Daniel Yabut as Joseph; ...
242: This Is... 1583: A Year in Theatre
December 16, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis Is... 1583 is a pilot for an occasional series looking at theatre history on year at a time, with a focus on plays premiering or in rep at the time, and significant events in the realm. With Helen Good, Stephen Longstaffe, Daniel Yabut and host Robert Crighton. If you'd like to hear more of this kind of thing, get in touch, suggest a year, suggest topics... though it might be a while before you hear more of this kind of thing. The plays covered in this episode, which have been explore...
244: The Jests of George Peele - Episode 1
December 09, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBThe Jests of George Peele - Episode 1: The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele, with four of his Companions at Brainford. Performed by Sarah Blake A full audiobook reading, performed by Sarah Blake of Sounds Curious Productions. This is the first part of the collection, released monthly for the next year - followed by an omnibus version. Our patrons have received early access to nearly all the episodes so far, and have exclusive access to our exploring sessions and discussion of the te...
241: Lucidus and Dubius (Full Cast Audio Adaptation)
December 02, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBA full cast audio adaptation of Lucidus and Dubius, a play without an ending from around 1450. Listen as two debaters get going on the important issues of theology. Like why the cross wasn't made of stone. Lucidus vs Dubius - age vs youth - master vs student. The !Spoilers! episode is available here - https://audioboom.com/posts/8198976-spoilers-lucidus-and-dubius-fragments. This is one of two dialogues/plays known as The Winchester Dialogues. It's sister text, Occupation and Idleness, is c...
240: Chess Pieces: Exploring A Game at Chess, part 7
November 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBChess Pieces: Exploring A Game at Chess by Thomas Middleton We focus on the closing scenes of the play, specifically the White Knight and Duke's attempt to infiltrate the Black House to uncover the truth about their plans. Reading combinations shift across the session, but mostly it was: Gregory Musson as White Knight; Liza Graham as the Fat Bishop and the Black Bishop's Pawn; Lynsey Beauchamp as White Duke and Black Knight; Tom Helsby as the Black Knight's Pawn, Black Queen and others; D...
239: !Spoilers! Lucidus and Dubius (Fragments)
November 18, 2022 09:07 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB!Spoilers! Fragments! Which kind of episode is this? Well, it's a bit of both. This is your introduction to the slightly damaged play Lucidus and Dubius - the full cast audio adaptation will follow soon. This is one of two dialogues/plays known as The Winchester Dialogues. It's sister text, Occupation and Idleness, is coming next year. The host is Robert Crighton, who plays Dubius, joined by Liza Graham as Lucidus. An initial exploring session can be found on the podcast here - https://au...
238: Discussing: The Jests of George Peele with Sarah Blake
November 11, 2022 09:03 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBA special discussing episode with performer and producer of the upcoming series of readings of The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele. Sarah Blake has produced a complete reading of the text, which will begin its podcast release next month - patreons have early access to the episodes about six months ahead. Additionally there's a preview of other exclusive patreon content, which you can access now by supporting the work we do. The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele is read and produc...
237: England's Joy: Con or Cock Up?
November 04, 2022 08:53 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBA First Look read through and discussion of the England's Joy affair. On Saturday 6th November 1602 a show appeared at the Swan Theatre - privately produced by Richard Vennar. It did not go well. We rake through the documents of the case and ask the question - con, or cock up? With Sarah Blake, Aliki Chapple and Alan Scott. The host was Robert Crighton. An overview of the material we looked at can be found via the wonderful Lost Plays Database - https://lostplays.folger.edu/England's_Jo...
236: Exploring: 1622 Lord Mayor's Show by Thomas Middleton
October 28, 2022 07:57 - 1 hour - 82 MBWe had hoped to be running a live event to look at the 400th anniversary of the 1622 Lord Mayor's Show, but sadly it came to nought. Or at least, this year it did. We can however release this planning / Second Look session, where we had a go at decided what could be done with a text that is slightly trickier to put on in a public street - asking as it does what is happening with representations of race. Featuring regular city chronologer Professor Tracey Hill, Gregory Musson, Lynsey Beaucha...
235: Lord Mayor's Show 1591 by George Peele - Full Cast Audio Adaptation
October 21, 2022 08:11 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThe last of our full(ish) cast series on the 16th century Lord Mayor's Show, another George Peele number, Descensus Astraea, borne before William Web. With Gillian Horgan, Seb Ranson, Liza Graham, David Ault, Geir Madland, Pamela Flanagan, and Heydn McCabe. Trumpet by Matt Byham - it was hosted and produced by Robert Crighton. Additional sounds from zapsplat.com Also featuring our initial exploring session, with regular city chronologer Professor Tracey Hill, Gregory Musson, Alex Scott Fai...
234: Lord Mayor's Show 1590 by Thomas Nelson - Full Cast Audio Adaptation
October 14, 2022 09:07 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThe civic pageantry fest continues with our mini reconstruction of the 1590 Lord Mayor's Show by Thomas Nelson, who wrote the device of this pageant for the new Lord Mayor Sir John Allot. This production is less expansive than 1585, as we don't have as much material to use, so this is a more sedate walk through. With the voices of Karim Fronfli as the figure riding the Merman; Liza Graham as the rider of the Unicorn & God's Truth;Gillian Horgan as Loyalty and Concord & Richard II; Seb Ranso...
233: Lord Mayor's Show 1585 by George Peele - Full Cast Audio Adaptation
October 07, 2022 09:43 - 1 hour - 102 MBA full cast audio adaptation of the 1585 Lord Mayor's Show - the Device of the Pageant borne before Wolstan Dixie. Based on the pageant text and the eye witness account of Lupold von Wedel. Adapted by Robert Crighton, with additional material by Liza Graham. NB: Some of our recordings suffered from some distortion, we have tidied these sources up as best we can. With expert testimony from Dr Annaliese Connolly and Professor Tracey Hill, our resident city chronologer. With Heydn McCabe as ...
232: Exploring: The Funeral of Queen Mary I
September 30, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBAn exploration of The Funeral of Queen Mary the First - This is a surprise episode, coming about thanks to Helen Good who transcribed this text for us. We have looked at other royal pageantry, where there is a performance text to play with, so this less texty text is not completely outside our usual fare. With Helen Good, Melita Thomas, Johanna Strong, Liza Graham, Gregory Musson, Tom Helsby and Eric Karoulla. The host was Robert Crighton The Funeral: Stale Papers Domestic Elizabeth Volum...
231: Fantasy Production Meeting Ep 5: Thomas Cromwell
September 23, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBA fantasy production meeting for a play we really want to stage - this week Thomas Cromwell. A series of podcasts looking at plays we'd like to see, where we and guests pitch a Fantasy Production. With much merriment and chat, we explore different media, different approaches and a different play each session. Each play has been covered on our YouTube channel, or on the podcast, so you can dig deeper into the text if you'd like. Regular segments include - Cocktail Minute (a play themed cockt...
230: The Temptation - Chester Mystery Cycle (Full Cast Audio Adaptation)
September 16, 2022 08:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWelcome to the Butchers play from The Chester Mystery Cycle - The Temptation and the Woman Taken in Adultery, which is play twelve in the sequence. Dashingly Quirky for the Beyond Shakespeare Podcast presents… The Temptation A Full Cast Audio Adaptation of the Chester Mystery play of The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness, with the Woman taken in Adultery – written by the Unknown. The Company (in order of appearance) Satan - Robert Cudmore Jesus - Karim Kronfli Doctor - Méabh d...
229: The Proclamation for King James (1603)
September 10, 2022 16:20 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBA Proclamation Declaring the Undoubted Right of our Sovereign Lord King James to the Crown of the Realms of England, France and Ireland, from March 1603. A reading of the proclamation made shortly after the death of Elizabeth the First in March 1603. Performed by Robert Crighton 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 h...
228: Chess Pieces: Exploring A Game at Chess, part 6
September 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBChess Pieces: Exploring A Game at Chess by Thomas Middleton A planning session for our future productions of A Game at Chess by Middleton. We focus on the big scenes of the play (Act 2.1, 3.1 & 5.3), where there are more speakers than an audio adaptation might like to have in a single sequence. Can we conflate characters? What do we need to explicate some of the business? And what noises do chess pieces make? With Eric Karoulla as White Knight, Black King; Alan Scott as Black Bishop; Eliza...