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Join actor and storyteller Bill Ross-Fawcett every other week as he unravels the mysteries and histories of the complete works of William Shakespeare one play at a time. If you’ve never seen Shakespeare before, there’s no better introduction. If you’re a Bard buff, Bill will teach you something you never knew. This podcast is suitable for adults, teens and everyone in between. Share your thoughts with us using the hastag #bardwithbill www.handlebards.com@handlebards
Update frequency:
every 27 days
Average audio length:
37 minutes
English
United Kingdom
10 episodes
since March 7, 2021
episodic
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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, join Bill as he explores The Comedy of Errors.Speci…
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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 explores 'Julius Caesar'.
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 critics or are in the mood for discovering a lost…
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 the Bard with Bill by delving into episode 7: The Winte…
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, whether the title character is a redhead, or how the l…
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, Dutch preserves, and Christopher Marlow's gh…
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 appropriate to throw your heroes off a cliff or if fairie…
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 that exist in at least two places at once, lashings of ge…
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 people who hate theatre deserve to be locked up or want to…
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 clammy hands, whether or not the Montagues and …
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