The History Of European Theatre

To celebrate Shakespeare's birthday a special episode with guest Colin David Reese, actor, author and performer of 'Shakespeare Unbound', a one man play about the creation of the First Folio Edition of Shakespeare's plays, which was published 400 years ago this year.David spoke to me previously (see bonus episode 'Shakespeare Unbound') about his play and the creation of the first folio and he makes a welcome return here to further discuss our continuing fascination with Shakespeare, how we view his genius, and what the truth really is behind that image.Find out more about David's work and 'Shakespeare Unbound' at www.shakespeareunbound.comSupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetp This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 95:The life and plays of some of the lesser known playwrights of the Tudor period.George Gascoigne - his shady life story and his Italian translations into English prose.Robert Greene - how he carved out a professional writers life from an unpromising start, his plays, and that notorious comment about Shakespeare.Thomas Lodge - a prodigious talent who sought out an adventurous life and wrote two verse plays.Thomas Preston - A Fellow of Cambridge University who wrote plays in many different styles.Collaboration in the Tudor period.George Peele - part of the 'university wits' set, best known for 'The Araynment of Paris' and 'The Battle of Alcazar', but 'The Old Wife's Tale' is the most thought provoking.John Lily - A son of the establishment Lily produced plays for the court performed by the boy acting troupe at St Paul's School. His work is remembered for it's carefully crafted language that remained influential, but he never crossed over into the mainstream of the public playhouse.Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Bromley has had a long career as a Stage Manager and Company Stage Manager and has worked on many UK tours and West End shows. He recently collated his acquired knowledge into a dictionary of theatrical terms, myths and stories called 'Theatre Lore'. He kindly agreed to come and talk to me about his life and career and his book.You can order a copy of 'Theatre Lore' direct from Nick at his website https://lnpbooks.co.uk/Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 94:Gorboduc the first tragedy in blank verseThe lives of the co-authors Thomas Norton and Thomas SackvilleThe plot of the play including the description of the opening dumb showThe origins of the Gorboduc storyThe political message of the playHow the play incorporates ideas and style from Seneca, Aristotle, and the medieval traditionsThe use of allegorical charactersThe problems whit the play as good dramaThe play as an academic debateThe second printing of the playThe innovation of bank verseThe highpoint of the playHow satisfactory , or not, is the ending of the play?Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Bonus episode featuring a sample of the content available to members subscribed to The History Of European Theatre on Patreon. To join up go to: www.patreon.com/thoetpSupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 93:The earliest extant plays from the Tudor period include comedies and a historical morality, which give an insight into how theatre developed.A summary of the elements that came together to make Tudor theatre a very special development.Students and Masters become playwrights looking to SenecaNicolas Udal, schoolmaster and writer of the earliest surviving comedyA summary of Ralph Roister DoisterThe problem of the authorship of Gammer Gurton's NeedleA summary of Gammer Gurton's NeedleJohn Bale and the manuscript of King JohanA summary of the plot of King JohanHow King Johan works as a morality play, a history play and a tragedy.Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are just a few very well-known names from the theatre of the 18th century – Sheridan, Goldsmith, Garrick and some other, less well known.  One playwright you have probably never heard of is John Borgoyne – well not as a playwright anyway. In his biography of Burgoyne ‘From the Battlefield to the Stage’ Professor Norman Poser unpicks the often scarce and conflicting sources and tells the story of Burgouyne from his beginnings, through his military career and his theatrical successes. I spoke to Professor Poser on Zoom from his home in New York.About the author: Norman S. Poser is the author of From the Battlefield to the Stage: The Many Lives of General Burgoyne (the first biography of the Georgian general and socialite to explore his plays in detail). Prof. Poser’s previous historical books are Lord Mansfield: Justice in the Age of Reason, also published by McGill-Queen’s University Press, and The Birth of Modern Theatre: Rivalry, Riots, and Romance in the Age of Garrick (Routledge). An Emeritus Law Professor at Brooklyn Law School, he lives with his wife in New York. Before retiring and becoming a full-time author passionate about the Georgian era on both sides of the Atlantic, he was an internationally respected academic for many years. Prior to this, he was Chief of the Office of Regulation and an Assistant Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He was also a consultant to the World Bank in Central America, the Central Bank of Brazil and the Ministry of Finance in India.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battlefield-Stage-Lives-General-Burgoyne/dp/0228014530/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L93O15O5VZEL&keywords=from+the+battlefield+to+the+stage&qid=1678272366&sprefix=from+the+battlefield+to+the+stage%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/from-the-battlefield-to-the-stage-norman-s-poser/1141220893?ean=9780228014539Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 92:Elizabeth’s reign is seen as the golden age of theatre where many great playwrights, and one genius in particular, flourished.  But did that happen because of the freedoms they were granted, or because of the constraints they worked under?  The situation in theatre as Elizabeth ascended to the throne.The revision of the Act of Uniformity.The renewal of the ban on Interludes and censorship play printing.Rules introduced to combat the spread of plague.Attempts to ban plays on moral grounds.The arguments against stage plays performed on Sunday. Touring companies in the north and continued performances of Corpus Christi plays.Tightening control after the rebellion in the north and the execution of Mary.The Earl of Leicester’s Men are granted a royal patent.The reaction of the City of London to the royal patent.The Revels Office and it’s effective third master, Edmund Tilney.Censorship in the control of the Revels Office extended to all plays, play-makers and playhouses.The limiting of official playhouses and troupes in London.Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special episode in conversation with actor and Shakespeare expert Colin David Reese who's one man play 'Shakespeare Unbound' tells of the production of the first folio edition of Shakespeare's plays and it's creator John Heminges.You can own a copy of Shakespeare Unbound to stream, which is available atwww.shakespeareunbound.comRegistration for the streaming event - an extract from the play and Q & A discussion - is available atwww.eventbrite.comSee Colin's Bio at: www.shakespeareunbound.com/the-actor/ Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 91:By the 1530s the State was concerned with the regulation & censorship of plays. Here are the key moments of legislation under Henry, Edward & Mary.The background of what made legislation necessary.The end of the Corpus Christi Cycle Play.The beginnings of actions against playersThe Act For The Advancement of True ReligionPammachius performed at Cambridge and the aftermath.Early controls in LondonThe death of Henry 8th and changes under EdwardRepeated attempts to ban theatre.The death of Edward and changes under Mary.More bans are issued and the severity of punishments increasesThe death of MarySupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.