Shakespeare Alive

Shakespeare Alive

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Shakespeare Alive episodes

  • 15. The Shakespeare Link with Phil Bowen and Sue Best

    Phil 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.

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    33 min
  • 14. Michael Witmore on the Folger Shakespeare Library

    Director 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.

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    34 min
  • 13. Shakespeare and East Asia with Alexa Alice Joubin

    Alexa, 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 addition to our archive. 

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    34 min
  • Introducing Series 3 of Shakespeare Alive

    A 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. 

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    2 min
  • 12. Journeying with Shakespeare with Dr Islam Issa

    Writer 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.

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    33 min
  • 11. Global Shakespeares with Professor Jyotsna Singh

    Professor 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. 

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    33 min
  • 10. Carol Rutter on Cleopatras
    Professor 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.
    33 min
  • 9. The Guildford Shakespeare Company with Matt Pinches

    Matt 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. 

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    31 min
  • 8. Flute Theatre with Kelly Hunter

    Paul speaks with actress and founder of Flute Theatre , Kelly Hunter MBE, about using Shakespeare to engage with young people living with autism. 

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    36 min
  • 7. The Show Must Go Online with Rob Myles

    Rob Myles, Artistic Director of The Show Must Go Online, talks to Anjna about directing 36 plays online in the year of Covid. 

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    34 min

About Shakespeare Alive

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Theatre 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…