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Attend, good listener, and lend thine ear to a noble feast of words: a podcast wherein the plays of Shakespeare are spoken whole and unabridged, scene by scene and act...
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Attend, good listener, and lend thine ear to a noble feast of words: a podcast wherein the plays of Shakespeare are spoken whole and unabridged, scene by scene and act by act, that none of their majesty be lost. Here shall kings thunder, lovers sigh, fools jest, and spirits walk by moonlit hour, all in the fullness of their proper speech. Whether thou seekest tragedy, comedy, or histories rich with crown and quarrel, this stage of sound brings the Bard’s immortal works unto thy very chamber.
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27 APR 2026 · In which two young gentlemen, Protheus and Valentine, discourse upon the sweetness and folly of love, whilst the faithful servant Speed bears Protheus’ missive to his beloved Julia, whose heart and mind are stirred with tender conjectures. Meanwhile, the noble Antonio resolves to send his son Protheus to court for experience, setting the stage for youthful yearnings and the gentle motions of affection to dance forth.
28 APR 2026 · In which the tender machinations of young love are tenderly unveiled, as Valentine and Protheus navigate their affections and allegiances ‘mongst noble blood and gentle discourse; meanwhile, faithful servants and ardent hearts dally with jest and sentiment, revealing the folly and fervour that accompany Cupid’s sway. In this rich tapestry, declarations and doubts entwine, and schemes are laid with careful tongue, while the noble duke contemplates the sour fruit of disobedience in his daughter’s heart.
29 APR 2026 · In which a noble duke, beset by love’s cunning snares, devises a bold stratagem to woo a prized lady whose heart is guarded well; meanwhile, banished Valentine laments his loss yet resolves to face hardship with stoic grace, and Protheus contemplates the shifting tides of affection and loyalty amid celestial strains of music. Thus, the stage is set with tangled desires and tender woes, where poetry and peril entwine beneath Verona’s starry canopy.
30 APR 2026 · In which the tender pangs of love and faithful service intertwine amidst masked emotions and entangled hearts, where gentle ladies and gallant youths discourse with suspicion and hope. The forest and the town alike bear witness to vows made, broken, and the relentless pursuit of affection, honour, and reconciliation.
1 MAY 2026 · In which the Duke, moved by Valentine’s honourable spirit and merit, pardons past grievances and grants him Silvia’s hand, while also forgiving the exiled men through Valentine’s plea. The company departs in joyful concord, preparing for marriage and shared happiness, as hints of new tales and discovery linger gently in the air.
2 MAY 2026 · In which a drunken tinker named Christopher Sly is cunningly tricked by a lord and his servants into believing he is a nobleman newly awakened from a long slumber, surrounded by attendants and fanciful delights to beguile his senses. The lord, with mirthful intent, prepares Sly to receive a play as a balm for his afflicted mind, setting the stage for a curious tale within a tale.
3 MAY 2026 · In which the young Lucentio arrives in Padua, enamoured by fair Bianca yet barred by her elder sister's tempestuous nature, whilst wily plans are set afoot to win favour and outwit obstacles in matters of love and learning. Meanwhile, the bold Petruchio comes seeking fortune and a wife, undeterred by the prospect of a shrewish bride, stirring the humour and intentions of those who dwell within Baptista’s house.
4 MAY 2026 · In which fair Baptista’s daughters vie for suitors’ favour amidst sharp words and sharper wit, as a bold gentleman named Petruchio arrives with fiery intent to wed the spirited Katherina. The scene unfolds with lively discourse, crafty proposals, and the promise of impending marriages, revealing both tempestuous tempers and cunning designs.
5 MAY 2026 · In which the discourse of music and scholarly arts interlaces with amorous pursuits, unveiling both wit and rivalry among suitors vying for fair Bianca’s favour, whilst the tempestuous Katherine’s fate draws near as her awaited husband doth arrive in a most uncouth guise. The mirth and commotion of a hastened wedding-day unfold, revealing spirited defiance and bold assertions of dominion, as the household prepares for nuptial festivities wrapped in both jest and earnest intent.
6 MAY 2026 · In which the fiery exchanges and comical mishaps of masters and servants alike make manifest the sharp frosts heating the spirits of those newly wed, whilst devices of disguise and cunning wooing begin to weave their delicate webs amid fair Bianca and her suitors. Throughout the scene, words clash as fiercely as wills, with a husband’s stern kindness and a bride’s quick wit setting the stage for the taming game that doth slowly unfold.
Attend, good listener, and lend thine ear to a noble feast of words: a podcast wherein the plays of Shakespeare are spoken whole and unabridged, scene by scene and act...
show more
Attend, good listener, and lend thine ear to a noble feast of words: a podcast wherein the plays of Shakespeare are spoken whole and unabridged, scene by scene and act by act, that none of their majesty be lost. Here shall kings thunder, lovers sigh, fools jest, and spirits walk by moonlit hour, all in the fullness of their proper speech. Whether thou seekest tragedy, comedy, or histories rich with crown and quarrel, this stage of sound brings the Bard’s immortal works unto thy very chamber.
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| Organization | Good Old Classics |
| Categories | Drama |
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