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Christopher Marlow on The History Of England Podcast
The History Of European Theatre
03/08/21 • 5 min
A short trailer for THOETP guest appearance on The History Of England Podcast with the story of the short life and death of Christopher Marlow.
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Trackers of Oxyrhincus: A Reprised Conversation with Jimmy Walters
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02/17/25 • 40 min
In the fourth part of this short series of guest episodes before we get back to continuing the journey through the Shakespeare and Jonson cannon today’s episode is a repeat of episode 32 of the podcast, first released in late 2020. Having just produced an episode on satyr play on the main podcast and another on the papyologists who rediscovered the play Trackers for the fledgling Patreon account I was very pleased to be able to talk to theatre director Jimmy Walters who have produced a revival of the play The Trackers of Oxyrhincus by Tony Harrison. To hear from first-hand experience what it was like to produce a modern adaptation of a Greek play, especially something as rare as the satyr play was a real treat. It is, I think, worthy of another listen if you heard it at the time, or a first listen if you have only joined us for the later theatrical periods.
Jimmy Walters has been a professional actor and then director for almost twenty years. In his directing career he has presented work at most of London’s most prestigious off-west end venues, including the Finborough Theatre, Southwark Playhouse and the Jermyn Street Theatre and at other venues around the UK. Since 2022 he has been Education Practitioner for Shakespeare’s Globe leading Shakespeare workshops onsite for children of all ages.
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The Misanthrope: Sole Survivor
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09/14/20 • 27 min
Episode 20
A look at the only surviving complete play by Menander and our only full representative of the genre of new comedy.
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Roman Conclusions Part 1
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03/29/21 • 30 min
Episode 45
The first part of a summary of Roman Theatre presented as my personal top ten of the most influential, interesting and surprising aspects of Roman Theatre.
This episode goes from number 10 to number 6. The top 5 will follow next time.
No spoilers as to the content of the episode here. You'll have to listen to hear the countdown.
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Early Rome: Theatre Gets Mobile
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11/16/20 • 33 min
Episode 27
Theatre buildings in Rome developed over the long period of time from the Etruscan Period and through the republican period, but throughout they were temporary structures albeit on an ever grander scale. In this episode we trace the development and look at the political and social forces in Rome that kept theatre mobile and temporary.
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A Christmas Time
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12/28/20 • 20 min
A little extra episode for Christmas week with best wishes to you all for the holiday season.
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Trackers of Oxyrhynchus with Jimmy Walters
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12/21/20 • 43 min
Episode 32
An interview with theatre director Jimmy Walters about his 20217 production of Trackers of Oxyrhynchus by Tony Harrison. This version of the Satyr play 'Trackers' by Sophocles was originally performed by the National Theatre in 1988. Jimmy's revival in 2017 was at the Finborough Theatre in west London.
In conversation we discussed the approach to the play and the way the adaptation by Tony Harrison put current social concerns at the heart of the play, which still remained true to many aspects of the original Greek play.
Jimmy Walters' credits include productions of John Osborne's A Subject of Scandal and Concern, Julius Caesar, Improbable Fiction, A Naughty Night With Noël Coward, Hamlet (for a tour in the United Arab Emirates), I the Jury, Breaded Butler, and Dear Ray at the Edinburgh Festival. Recently he directed Billy Bishop Goes to War for Southwark playhouse and Jermyn Street Theatre and The Skin Game also for Jermyn Street Theatre, which due to the UK lockdown in 2020 was presented via Zoom.
Jimmy co-hosts the '...In quarantine' podcast with Alexandra Evans. Season 1 discussed several Shakespeare plays and season 2 is taking on the challenge of discussing novels by Charles Dickens.
You can connect with Jimmy on Twitter @jimmywalters101
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Lysistrata: Women On Top
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08/31/20 • 26 min
Episode 18
Perhaps the best known of the comedies by Aristophanes Lysistrata imagines a world where women take control in an attempt to force and end the Peloponnesian war. It is sex comedy with a message as the Athenian golden age nears the end.
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The Life of Ben Jonson Part Six: ‘Posterity Pays Every Man His Honour’
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12/30/24 • 33 min
Episode 149
The life story of Ben Jonson concludes with events after the publication of his first folio to his death in 1637.
‘Bartholomew Fair’, a different sort of Jonson play.
The finances of the court become more problematic, and Jonson earns and spends money.
The trend for ‘projectors’ and Jonson becomes involved with Sir Willian Cockayne.
‘The Devil is an Ass’ satires money making projects.
Jonson is honoured by Oxford and Cambridge universities.
Jonson devotes a decade to poetry and scholarship.
‘The tribe of Ben’ forms at the Apollo Room.
Jonson’s library burns in a house fire.
Jonson’s health begins to decline.
The death of King James and the marriage and coronation of Charles 1st.
‘The Staple of the News’, Jonson’s first play for a decade.
Jonson’s health declines further.
Jonson is appointed as Chronologer to the City of London.
Jonson complains of poverty and receives money from supporters.
The late Jonson plays fail to impress at the playhouse.
‘A Tale of a Tub’.
A posthumous play, a play fragment and a collaboration.
Jonson dies in 1637 and is buried in Westminster Abbey.
Appreciation of Jonson since his death.
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How many episodes does The History Of European Theatre have?
The History Of European Theatre currently has 204 episodes available.
What topics does The History Of European Theatre cover?
The podcast is about History, Shakespeare, Podcasts, Arts, Theatre and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The History Of European Theatre?
The episode title 'Greek Conclusions Part 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The History Of European Theatre?
The average episode length on The History Of European Theatre is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of The History Of European Theatre released?
Episodes of The History Of European Theatre are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The History Of European Theatre?
The first episode of The History Of European Theatre was released on May 3, 2020.
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