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Shakespeare Alive

Shakespeare Alive

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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 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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Top 10 Shakespeare Alive Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Shakespeare Alive episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Shakespeare Alive for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Shakespeare Alive episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Shakespeare Alive - 13. Shakespeare and East Asia with Alexa Alice Joubin
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05/11/21 • 33 min

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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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

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Shakespeare Alive - 11. Global Shakespeares with Professor Jyotsna Singh
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02/23/21 • 32 min

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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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

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Shakespeare Alive - 9. The Guildford Shakespeare Company with Matt Pinches
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02/09/21 • 30 min

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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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

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Shakespeare Alive - 8. Flute Theatre with Kelly Hunter
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02/02/21 • 35 min

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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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

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Shakespeare Alive - 7. The Show Must Go Online with Rob Myles
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01/26/21 • 33 min

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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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

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Shakespeare Alive - 2. Illustrating Shakespeare, with Mya Gosling
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11/24/20 • 31 min

Anjna’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.

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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

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Shakespeare Alive - 3. Becoming Othello, with Debra Ann Byrd
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12/01/20 • 30 min

Paul 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.

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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

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Shakespeare Alive - 1. Shakespeare and Race, with Farah Karim-Cooper
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11/16/20 • 35 min

Farah 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.

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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

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Hosts 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.

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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

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Shakespeare Alive - 24. Freddie Fox on Performing Hamlet
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09/13/22 • 33 min

Award-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.

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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

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FAQ

How many episodes does Shakespeare Alive have?

Shakespeare Alive currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does Shakespeare Alive cover?

The podcast is about Shakespeare, Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Shakespeare Alive?

The episode title '23. Adrian Lester on his Shakesperian Roles' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Shakespeare Alive?

The average episode length on Shakespeare Alive is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Shakespeare Alive released?

Episodes of Shakespeare Alive are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Shakespeare Alive?

The first episode of Shakespeare Alive was released on Nov 16, 2020.

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