Shakespeare Alive
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsTheatre 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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24. Freddie Fox on Performing Hamlet
September 13, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBAward-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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare....
23. Adrian Lester on his Shakesperian Roles
September 06, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThe 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what w...
22. Evie Gurney on her Process and Costume Design
August 30, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBAward-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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at ...
21. Lisa Wolpe on Shakespeare and gender
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBPaul 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
21. Lisa Wolpe on Shakespeare and Gender
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBPaul 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/...
20. Not Another Shakespeare Podcast on their mission to humanise early modern drama
August 16, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBHosts 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at s...
19. Antoni Cimolino on the Stratford Festival
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThe 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Le...
Introducing Series 4 of Shakespeare Alive
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 36 seconds - 455 KBSupport the Show. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram
18. Sukanta Chaudhuri On 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - in India.
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBProfessor Sukanta Chaudhuri talks to Paul Edmondson about Shakespeare in India and about editing A Midsummer Night's Dream . Support the Show. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram
17. Bill Barclay on Shakespeare and Music
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBFormer 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follow ...
16. Michelle Terry on Shakespeare's Globe
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBArtistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe, Michelle Terry, shares her journeys and wisdom with Paul. Support the show We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram
16. Michelle Terry on Shakespeare's Globe
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBArtistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe, Michelle Terry, shares her journeys and wisdom with Paul. Support the Show. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram
The Shakespeare Link with Phil Bowen and Sue Best
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBPhil 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. Remember to rate and review Shakespeare Alive and complete our survey by visiting: www.shakespeare.org.uk/future Support the show (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/podcast-support)
15. The Shakespeare Link with Phil Bowen and Sue Best
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBPhil 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. Remember to rate and review Shakespeare Alive and complete our survey by visiting: www.shakespeare.org.uk/future Support the show We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespe...
15. The Shakespeare Link with Phil Bowen and Sue Best
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBPhil 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. Remember to rate and review Shakespeare Alive and complete our survey by visiting: www.shakespeare.org.uk/future Support the Show. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shake...
14. Michael Witmore on the Folger Shakespeare Library
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBDirector 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow ...
14. Michael Witmore on the Folger Shakespeare Library
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBDirector 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 We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us ...
Michael Witmore on the Folger Shakespeare Library
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBDirector 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 (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/podcast-support)
Shakespeare and East Asia with Alexa Alice Joubin
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBAlexa, 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 addit...
13. Shakespeare and East Asia with Alexa Alice Joubin
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBAlexa, 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 addit...
Introducing Series 3 of Shakespeare Alive
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 884 KBA 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.u...
12. Journeying with Shakespeare with Dr Islam Issa
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBWriter 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Insta...
11. Global Shakespeares with Professor Jyotsna Singh
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBProfessor 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 We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follo...
11. Global Shakespeares with Professor Jyotsna Singh
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBProfessor 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Fo...
10. Carol Rutter on Cleopatras
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBProfessor Carol Rutter of the University of Warwick talks about her research into the performance history of Antony and Cleopatra and why she longed to see Cleopatra played by a black woman. Support the show (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/podcast-support)
9. The Guildford Shakespeare Company with Matt Pinches
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBMatt 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram
8. Flute Theatre
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBPaul 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 (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/podcast-support)
8. Flute Theatre with Kelly Hunter
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBPaul 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram
7. The Show Must Go Online
January 26, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBRob 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 (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/podcast-support)
7. The Show Must Go Online with Rob Myles
January 26, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBRob 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram
Introducing Series 2 of Shakespeare Alive
January 20, 2021 14:00 - 40 seconds - 515 KBJoin our resident experts Drs. Paul Edmondson and Anjna Chouhan, with a series of new guests from across the globe. This time they will chat with actors, directors and scholars, hearing all about their work to keep Shakespeare alive in the twenty-first century. Support the show (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/podcast-support)
6. Reviewing Shakespeare, with Nathan and Simon Dowling
December 22, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBNathan 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you ch...
5. Directing Shakespeare, with Gregory Doran
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBPaul 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of t...
4. Resurrecting Shakespeare, with Victoria Gartner
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThis 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespea...
4. Resurrecting Shakespeare, with Victoria Baumgartner
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThis 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 (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/podcast-support)
3. Becoming Othello, with Debra Ann Byrd
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBPaul 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare....
2: Illustrating Shakespeare, with Mya Gosling
November 24, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBAnjna’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 (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/podcast-support)
2. Illustrating Shakespeare, with Mya Gosling
November 24, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBAnjna’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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shak...
1: Shakespeare and Race, with Farah Karim-Cooper
November 16, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBFarah 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 (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/podcast-support)
1. Shakespeare and Race, with Farah Karim-Cooper
November 16, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBFarah 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. We ask our guests and listeners to share one modern-day item that they think should be included in an imagined Shakespeare museum of the future. What do you think of their choices, and what would you choose? Let us know at shakespeare.org.uk/future Follow ...
Introducing Shakespeare Alive
October 29, 2020 11:00 - 42 seconds - 544 KBResident Shakespeare Birthplace Trust experts, Drs Paul Edmondson and Anjna Chouhan, are joined by esteemed guests from across the globe to get their perspectives on Shakespeare’s place in the 21st century. Each week from 17 November, the duo will be chatting with theatre professionals, artists and vloggers about their relationships with Shakespeare in the modern world, taking a fresh look at conversations around Shakespeare in society today. Support the show (https://www.shakespeare.or...