In this episode we find ourselves in the city of Ephesus where odd things keep happening and appearances can be deceiving. If you're up for dealing with drunk lawyers, minor injuries and a possible remedy to the irreparable damage of TikTok, j

Julius Caesar

Feb 15th, 2022 35m 38s

This episode, we're heading back to Ancient Rome. If you want to know what was under Queen Elizabeth's wig, how monks invented a meme or whether the quill is indeed mightier than the assassin's dagger, tighten that toga and join Bill as he expl

Much Ado About Nothing

Nov 26th, 2021 34m 43s

Today we're having a break from tragedy and globe trotting adventures as we treat ourselves to some simple comedy. Ah, who are we kidding? This is Shakespeare; nothing is ever simple. If you like things that come in pairs, thinly veiled digs at

The Winter's Tale

Nov 11th, 2021 35m 22s

Have you ever experienced Shakespearean Synesthesia, had a slightly awkward crush on a piece of art or want to know why the Bard might have objected to Right Wing political slurs? If so then join Bill and snuggle in as he kicks off season 2 of

Macbeth

May 23rd, 2021 38m 42s

This episode we’re marching off into the murky moorlands of old Alba, better known as Scotland to English speakers. That’s right, we’re boldly taking on the Scottish Play itself. If you’re interested in finding out what’s humorous about phlegm,

The Tempest

May 9th, 2021 36m 23s

In this episode we find ourselves shipwrecked in a bit of a pickle of the Bard's own creation. Join Bill as he wanders the storm-wracked shores at the very end. The end of what?Buckle up for adventure to find as we encounter grabby bird women,

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Apr 18th, 2021 33m 42s

This episode may be familiar territory for many, but sometimes the things we think we know quite well can yield the most surprises. Do you have an appetite for a smorgasbord of stories or liking for lunacy? Do you want to know when it's appropr

As You Like It

Apr 4th, 2021 38m 1s

In this episode we venture into the forest of Arden. Now there are lions and snakes in this forest but don’t worry, in this play you’re more likely to suffer from having your brain bamboozled or your beliefs challenged. If you like woodlands th

Twelfth Night

Mar 21st, 2021 37m 19s

This episode we find ourselves shipwrecked on the mysterious shores of Illyria, but fear not listeners, the people here are friendly (mostly) and there’s a lot to discover. If you’re into seismic social upheaval, have an opinion on whether peo

Romeo and Juliet

Mar 7th, 2021 47m 9s

Join Bill as he takes us on a journey through the emotionally charged streets of Verona, Italy in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.We'll discover how the play is filled with morons, why one characters could very well have ended up with cl

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