Wealth and power in Timon of Athens
In the final episode of the series, Ben Lawrence chairs a discussion with Simon Godwin and Dr Sarah Dustagheer about what Timon of Athens says about o...
Much Ado About Shakespeare
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A series of podcasts in which we'll go behind the scenes of brand new productions from the RSC and discuss the themes behind the plays of the world's greatest ever writer.
Behind the Scenes of Timon of Athens
In this penultimate episode of the series, Ben Lawrence goes behind the scenes of the RSC's new production of Shakespeare's biting satire and talks to...
Troilus and Cressida - Fear and Loathing in Ancient Troy
Troilus and Cressida is a problem play in more ways than one. Its tone veers wildly between comedy and tragedy and there are no easy resolutions. But ...
Behind the scenes of Troilus and Cressida
The Telegraph's Ben Lawrence goes behind the scenes of the RSC's new production of Troilus and Cressida. This is one of Shakespeare's most complex and...
The Merry Wives of Windsor - is Shakespeare funny? | Much Ado About Shakespeare episode 10
Ben Lawrence talks to director Fiona Laird and Professor Helen Barr of Oxford University about the problems of producing Shakespearean comedy for a 21...
Behind the scenes of The Merry Wives of Windsor | Much Ado About Shakespeare episode 9
In this episode, Ben Lawrence heads to Stratford-upon-Avon to catch up with director Fiona Laird and actresses Rebecca Lacey and Beth Cordingly for a ...
Does Shakespeare silence women?
In this edition, Claire Allfree questions the role of women in Shakespeare and whether he gives them a voice. Does descending into madness make victi...
Baz Luhrmann takes on Romeo and Juliet
Ben Lawrence talks to Telegraph film critic Tim Robey about Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film version of Romeo and Juliet - one of the greatest big-screen adap...
Romeo and Juliet Round Table Discussion
Ben Lawrence chairs a debate about the nature of violence in Romeo and Juliet. Discover more at www.telegraph.co.uk and www.rsc.org.uk/podcasts Music ...
Behind the scenes of Romeo and Juliet
The Telegraph's Ben Lawrence goes behind the scenes of the RSC's new production which urgently brings to life the violence of the story. Discover more...