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The read-along Shakespeare podcast

  1. 12/15/2016

    Julius Caesar Part 1: Introduction & Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2

    The text, sources and performance history of Julius Caesar Flavius and Marullus disperse the crowd The running of the Lupercalia The soothsayer’s warning to Caesar: Beware the Ides of March! Cassius makes his first overture to Brutus Caesar likes fat guys Casca’s story about Caesar The post Julius Caesar Part 1: Introduction & Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 appeared first on Clear Shakespeare.

    2 hr

  2. 12/15/2016

    Julius Caesar Part 2: Act 1, Scene 3 & Act 2, Scene 1

    Omens and portents Casca meets Cicero and Cassius in the storm Letters to Brutus Brutus’ decision in his orchard The conspirators arrive at Brutus’ house Debating who must die Portia hates secrets Caius Ligarius wants in The post Julius Caesar Part 2: Act 1, Scene 3 & Act 2, Scene 1 appeared first on Clear Shakespeare.

    2h 16m

  3. 12/15/2016

    Julius Caesar Part 3: Act 2, Scenes 2, 3 and 4 & Act 3, Scene 1

    Calpurnia’s strange dream The augurers find a beast without a heart Decius Brutus convinces Caesar to go The conspirators come to collect Caesar Artemidorus’ warning letter to Caesar Portia and the soothsayer The road to the Capitol and the missed warnings Popilius Lena jumps the gun Metellus Cimber’s request Caesar the North Star Assassination! Washing hands in Caesar’s blood Antony’s return and deal with Brutus Antony plots revenge for Caesar Octavius is coming The post Julius Caesar Part 3: Act 2, Scenes 2, 3 and 4 & Act 3, Scene 1 appeared first on Clear Shakespeare.

    2h 11m

  4. 12/15/2016

    Julius Caesar Part 4: Act 3, Scenes 2 and 3 & Act 4, Scene 1

    The Art of Rhetoric Brutus defends killing Caesar Marc Antony’s funeral oration The mob finds Cinna the Poet Antony, Octavius and Lepidus make plans Antony’s real opinion of Lepidus The post Julius Caesar Part 4: Act 3, Scenes 2 and 3 & Act 4, Scene 1 appeared first on Clear Shakespeare.

    1h 40m

  5. 12/15/2016

    Julius Caesar Part 5: Act 4, Scenes 2 and 3

    Brutus has doubts about Cassius Cassius is mad at Brutus Brutus accuses Cassius of taking bribes Brutus is short on cash Brutus and Cassius make up A poet interrupts Brutus and Cassius Portia is dead Portia is dead again? The decision to fight at Philippi Lucius’ song Great Caesar’s ghost Setting off early The post Julius Caesar Part 5: Act 4, Scenes 2 and 3 appeared first on Clear Shakespeare.

    1h 36m

  6. 12/15/2016

    Julius Caesar Part 6: Act 5, Scenes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

    Antony and Octavius disagree about battle tactics Parley before battle Cassius’ birthday Brutus and Cassius say goodbye Brutus attacks! Pindarus reports on Titinius’ ride Cassius’ suicide and Pindarus’ escape Titinius’ suicide Brutus finds Cassius’ body The second battle Lucilius impersonates Brutus Brutus’ difficult suicide Antony and Octavius pay tribute to Brutus The post Julius Caesar Part 6: Act 5, Scenes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 appeared first on Clear Shakespeare.

    1h 37m

  7. 01/04/2016

    Midsummer Part 1: Introduction & Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2

    The texts, sources and performance history of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Theseus and Hippolyta make wedding plans Egeus is angry at Hermia for loving Lysander Hermia defends herself Theseus’ ruling Hermia and Lysander plan to elope Helena is miserable The mechanicals cast the play Bottom wants to play all the parts The post Midsummer Part 1: Introduction & Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 appeared first on Clear Shakespeare.

    1h 45m

  8. 01/04/2016

    Midsummer Part 2: Act 2, Scene 1

    English fairy traditions Introducing Puck Oberon and Titania fight over the changeling boy Oberon sends Puck for the magic flower Helena chases Demetrius Oberon sends Puck to enchant Demetrius The post Midsummer Part 2: Act 2, Scene 1 appeared first on Clear Shakespeare.

    1h 13m
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The read-along Shakespeare podcast

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  • Creator
    Akiva Fox
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2016
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2015 Akiva Fox
  • Show Website
    Clear Shakespeare