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The show dedicated to revealing the plays of William Shakespeare as tasty entertainment for today’s hungry audience. Be you actor or observer, this show offers a fresh look at some very old goods.

217 The Fruits of Rashness

Richard III – Act II Scene 1  The ailing King Edward tries to make peace among the peers before his time is done. Richard shows up to help.
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216 Into the Malmsey Butt

Richard III – Act I Scene 4  The Duke of Clarence recounts his dream, then receives a couple of unexpected visitors.
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215 Live Long and Suffer

Richard III – Act I Scene 3 Richard takes advantage of the family crisis to stir up animosity, and uses the past to slander the present.
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214 Gentle Lady Anne

Richard III – Act I Scene 2  Heaven and hell collide when Richard encounters the Lady Anne as she escorts the corpse of her father-in-law, King Henry ...
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212 Son of York

Richard III – Introduction In preparation for Richard III we talk about resources, quartos, the folio, history, recap what has come before, and begin ...
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211 Born With Teeth

Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 5, 6, 7  King Edward gets to work securing his reign. But restoring the peace means dealing with Margaret, the prince, a...
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210 Die We Must

Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 As the final battles play out, an end comes early for one of the mightiest, and not even a passionate speech ...
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209 Two Kings One Throne

Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 5, 6  7, 8 Kings rescued, friends gathered, a glimmer of hope for the future, and the scent of battle wafting on the ai...
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208 Warwick’s Revenge

Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 The crown is once again put in jeopardy, as King Edward refuses to see the error of his actions, and favors ...
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