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From 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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    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

From 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.

    The Fawn by John Marston (Epilogue)

    The Fawn by John Marston (Epilogue)

    A look at the epilogue to Marston's play, The Fawn.

    • 6 min
    Discussing: The Theatrical Legacy of Thomas Middleton

    Discussing: The Theatrical Legacy of Thomas Middleton

    A chat about a book about Thomas Middleton

    • 45 min
    The World and the Child (Full Cast Audio Adaptation)

    The World and the Child (Full Cast Audio Adaptation)

    When a baby enters the world, the clock starts ticking...

    • 56 min
    Doctor John Faustus (Chapter 4)

    Doctor John Faustus (Chapter 4)

    The second time of the Spirit appearing to Faustus in his house and their parley.

    • 4 min
    The Shrewsbury Fragments - Shepherds

    The Shrewsbury Fragments - Shepherds

    Shepherds bits...

    • 9 min
    The Road to Bosworth Field (Live Panel Discussion)

    The Road to Bosworth Field (Live Panel Discussion)

    Discussing the poem Bosworth Field, with some experts

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

2 Ratings

Chapka ,

Well produced audio drama

Of all the podcasts on the internet publishing full cast performances of sixteenth and seventeenth century plays, this is by far the best.

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