Lucy Munro

Laurence Publicover, Associate Professor of English at Bristol, Lucy Munro, Professor of Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature at King’s, and Emma Smith, Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Oxford, chat about Falstaff, Hotspur and Hal. They discuss kingship and succession, Hal’s tavern life and performance of identity, the politics of history plays, staging challenges, and the play’s enduring popularity.

Join Professors Michelle O'Callaghan, Lucy Munro, and Emma Smith as they dive into the fascinating world of Thomas Middleton, a Jacobean playwright whose works blended comedy, tragedy, and societal critique. They explore Middleton's unique portrayal of gender, the interplay of sex and money, and his collaboration with Shakespeare. The discussion highlights Middleton's standout plays, his provocative political commentary, and the enduring relevance of his themes in today's context, revealing his lasting impact on theater.