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The Deep DiveThe Deep DiveEpisode 229: The Crisis Within Foster Care w/ Claudia RowePhilip welcomes Claudia Rowe, author of Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care. In their conversation, they explore the deep crisis within the foster care system and how it adversely effects the children it is attempting to serve. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Secrets We Keep (Netflix) Claudia’s Drop: Sinners (HBO Max) Adolescence (Netflix) 2025-07-1050 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreKing John: ‘New Made Honour Doth Forget Men’s Names’Episode 160A synopsis of the playThe sources and dating of the playThe problems with a historical drama in verseThe historical accuracy of the playKing John as neither a hero nor anti-heroPhilip the bastard as a central character in the playThe theme of self-identity and changing fortune in the playBlanche as a representation of innocence manipulatedQueen Eleanor as the power behind the throneConstance in grief and, maybe, madness, but eloquent2025-03-1732 minThe Tao of Chao PodcastThe Tao of Chao PodcastSolving the Retirement Income Puzzle: T. Rowe Price's 5-Dimensional Approach w/ Jessica Sclafani | Tao of Chao 28Retirement income planning requires balancing competing priorities and understanding crucial trade-offs. In this episode, Jessica Sclafani, Global Retirement Strategist at T. Rowe Price, introduces their innovative five-dimensional framework for evaluating retirement income solutions.  Traditional retirement planning often focuses solely on accumulation, but converting savings into sustainable income presents unique challenges. Jessica explains how plan sponsors and financial advisors can use this holistic framework to evaluate retirement income options based on five critical dimensions: longevity risk hedge, level of payments, volatility of payments, unexpected balance depletion, and liquidity of balance.  Key Topics:  How to balance gua...2025-03-1328 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreWilliam of Stratford Part 3: ‘Would I Were in an Alehouse in London’Episode 120:The lost years of Shakespeare’s early life have given space for some myths and legends to grow over the centuries, before we can trace a few facts of his early life in London.The myth of Shakespeare and the Crab-tree.The myth of Shakespeare the deer slayer.Nicholas Rowe – the first editor of Shakespeare.The Queen’s men in Stratford.The myth of Shakespeare’s early days in London.Was Shakespeare’s first London home in Shoreditch?Tracing Shakespeare’s moves through Lond...2024-05-2733 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreHenslowe’s DiaryEpisode 106:We have the detail about the way a London playhouse functioned thanks, in a large part, to one document.  Theatre owner Philip Henslowe kept a record of many aspects of his enterprise at the Rose theatre from 1591 to 1609.  A large part of the diary comprises of daily records of the takings at the box office, which plays were performed, if they were new or revivals, and various other details about expenses, costumes and matters related to the running of The Rose. This episode looks at activity at The Rose for two months through the eyes...2023-09-1835 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreTwo Blackfriars, a Curtain, a Rose and a Swan: The London Playhouses 1587 – 1642 part 1Episode 103:The story of the next phase of theatre building in Elizabethan London featuring the indoor and outdoor playhouses.The First Blackfriars TheatreThe CurtainPhilip HensloweThe Rose Francis LangleyThe SwanThe Second Blackfriars TheatreSupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable...2023-08-0732 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Renaissance from Europe to EnglandEpisode 88:An introduction to season 5 of the podcast.The theatrical links between England and Continental Europe in the 16th Century.  Some differences and similarities.Why English theatre stands apart from that of continental Europe.Sir Philip Sidney’s ‘Defence of Poetry’, his dislike of the stage and ideas on the power of poetic language.The development of English as a language to be used poetically.The slow rise of England out of the Medieval period.Theatre and king Henry 8th.The rise of secular p...2023-01-0931 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreFrench Renaissance Theatre part 2: Aristotle Rules, OK?Episode 71The continuation of the story of Renaissance theatre in France.The rise of the two theatres in Paris as travelling players were at last allowed to perform in the city.Antoine de Montchrestien and his version of Greek tragedy.The three farceurs Henri Legrand, Robert Guerin, and Hugues Gueru who made the Theatre du Bourgogne the venue in Paris for comedy.The development of the Theatre du Bourgogne under the management of Valeran le Conte and the establishment of ‘Comediens Du Roi’.The emergence of Alexandre Hardy...2022-03-0730 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreFrench Renaissance Theatre part 1:The Italian InfluenceEpisode 70Catherine De Medici, her arrival in Paris for marriage to Henry, second son of Francis 1st.  Her cultural influence and role as wife of the King, and mother to three successive French rulers.The Hotel De Bourgogne, the only playhouse in ParisMellin de Saint-Gelais the royal librarian who penned adaptations of Italian tragedyEtienne Jodelle was hailed as the new Sophocles after his first play, but quickly fell out of favour after his second and some intemperate praise.The strong adherence to Aristotelian rules of theatre...2022-02-2131 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreGermanic Renaissance TheatreEpisode 69The Renaissance met the Reformation in the Germanic States of Northern Europe so we start with a word on Martin Luther and his love of music and qualified approval of theatre.Latin drama of Jacob Wimpheling and Thomas Naogeorgus.The history of Hanswurst and Brandt's 'Ship of Fools''Students' by Christoph Stumble gets it's second mention on the podcast.The versatility of Johannes ReuchlinGerman biblical playsThe German plays of Henrich Julius von Braunschweig, Duke of BrunswickThe extraordinary life of...2022-02-0732 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreLa Pellegrina: Comedy for a Royal Renaissance WeddingEpisode 68A detailed look at 'La Pellegrina', a play written for the wedding celebrations of Grand Duke Fernando of Sienna in 1589.The background to the writing of the play commissioned by Cardinal Fernando Di MidiciA description of the plot of the playSome commentary on the play, its relationship to Ancient Greek and Roman drama, the changes in stop characters since the beginning of Renaissance Italian Theatre and its legacy.Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww...2022-01-2430 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Italian Rebirth part 3Episode 67In this third part of the story of theatre in the Italian Renaissance the counter reformation overshadows the work of playwrights.We conclude the story of Giovan Maria Cecchi with a look at his later sacred drama that still managed to amuse and entertain.The plays of Leone de'Sommi are mostly lost thanks to a library fire, but his surviving plays are of interest as we see a Jewish playwright operating both in and for the culture of his community and in the context of broader renaissance theatre.The review...2022-01-1029 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Italian Rebirth part 2Episode 66Continuing from the last episode with more comedic dramatists from the Italian renaissance we meet Angelo Beolco who, under the tutorage of Ariosto, created, and became synonymous with, the character of Ruzzante.Then on to Alessandro Piccolomini and Giovan Maria Cecchi, who both left indelible traces on the development of comedy in the sixteenth century.Support the podcast here:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Ch...2021-12-2738 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreDancing Dan’s ChristmasFor Christmas 2021 a reading of 'Dancing Dan's Christmas', a short story by Damon Runyon.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy2021-12-2429 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Italian Rebirth part 1Episode 65The development of tragedy and comedy in early Italian renaissance theatre happened on parallel paths as each struggeled to look forward rather than back.The development of Tragedy following the rediscovery of the plays of Sophocles.The continuing influence of Aristotle and Seneca.Playwrights Giovani Trissino and Giovanni Giraldi (aka Cinthio)The court at Ferrara and bloody tragedyOther notable tragedians from the period.The development of comedy as 'Comedy Erudite' and the continuing influence of Terence and PlautusThe court at...2021-12-1336 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreFrom Medieval to the RenaissanceEpisode 64In the first part of season four we bridge the gap between the Medieval and Renaissance periods with a mention of the key artistic movements and historical events that can be used to mark the beginning of the period.How theatre looked back to the rediscovered plays of Ancient Greece and Rome and the writings of Vitruvius on Theatre Architecture.The earliest plays of the period, showing how the Renaissance got started in the late 1300s.A word on the development of Opera and Ballet.For the chance...2021-11-2931 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreSeason Four Trailer: European Renaissance TheatreSeason 4 Trailer: European Renaissance Theatrewww.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comTwitter: @thoetpPatreon: www.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-2203 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreMedieval Places Of SeeingEpisode 63In a coda to season 3 somewhere in England an acting troupe travels through a cold December at the tale end of the Medieval period, in search of an audience. A fictional account using the facts and assumptions discussed in the Medieval Theatre season of the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1534 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreAn Introduction to the Diary of Philip HensloweIn this bonus episode we get an introduction the the diary of Philip Henslowe, theatre owner and businessman during the end of the Tudor period and beginning of the Stuart period. Elements from the diary will feature on upcoming episodes for podcast supporters on Patreon.To support the podcast go to: www.patreon.com/thoetpwww.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0141 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreSalome, Oscar Wilde and Lazarus TheatreA bonus episode featuring Salome by Oscar Wilde. In summer 2021 I was fortunate to see the Lazarus Theatre production at the Southwark Playhouse in London. In this episode I give a brief version of the Oscar Wilde story, look at Salome in more detail and think about what the Lazarus Theatre revival brings to this lesser known play.To see more about the work of Lazarus Theatre: www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.ukFor some of the pictures and cartoons mentioned in the podcast: www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/blogThis podcast uses the following third-party s...2021-10-1829 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreMedieval ConclusionsEpisode 62With the Reformation came the final end of the great Religious plays of the medieval period. The episode sumarises the great trends of medieval theatre and charts the final end as Europe descended into religious disagreement.A reminder of the journey from the religious trope, thorough the folk festivals, the cycle plays, the saints play, the morality play and the interlude.The end of Medieval Theatre as brought about by the Reformation and political and sociological changes.Some final thoughts on the legacy of Medieval Theatre.To support...2021-09-2027 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreFor the Money: The Medieval Commercial TheatreEpisode 61Once the medieval theatre had moved out of the confines of the church and away from religious obligation a form of commercial theatre began, but how was money spent and income generated and was it profitable?The rise of commercial theatre through the Interlude and the Travelling PlayersPlay expenses and incomeThe rising costs of the Cycle Plays and other entertainmentsThe actors contractThe production of 'Mystery Des Trois Doms' and what it tells us about collaborationThe relationship between the concerns...2021-09-1329 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreJust For Fun: Medieval Secular TheatreEpisode 60Religious theatre dominated the Medieval period, but there are some examples of works written just for fun and entertainment.How celebrations like The Feast of Fools, The Boy Bishop and The Feast of Asses developed into secular theatre.The rise and influence of the travelling players and the church reaction to some of their work.The French travelling players Rutebeuf and Adam De La Hale.French Medieval comedyThe establishment of performers guilds and the role of the player in service of a king or lord.2021-09-0630 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreEveryman: Dutch MoralityEpisode 59Everyman is the most well known of all the Morality plays and probably an English adaptation of a Dutch original.Different types of Morality PlaysThe Morality play in Europe and how they differed from the English offeringA synopsys and analysis of EverymanThe Dance Macabre and the role of DeathTo support the podcast:www.thehistorofeuropenatheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: 2021-08-3027 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Castle of PerseveranceEpisode 58The Castle of Perseverance is a great example of how difficult it can be to discuss the form of a play separately from the content and in this case we have an illustration that shows how the play might have been presentedA summary of the plot of the playDetails from the manuscript about dating the playThe illustration contained in the manuscript reviewed in detailThe problems with the way the audience might have been positioned and the play presentedThe role of the...2021-08-2328 minDan Hardy | Full ReptileDan Hardy | Full ReptileV& Philip Rowe | Veronica Macedo Podcast | Full ReptileVeronica Macedo sits down with Philip Rowe to chat his last fight, technical grappling and much more. 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Enter the code FULLREPTILE to receive 30% off your order.2021-08-171h 03The History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreVirtues Vs Vices: The Morality PlayEpisode 57The Morality play is a type of play that for all its similarities and shared heritage with the Corpus Christi cycle plays brought something new to the world of drama and had a profound effect on the future development of theatre.How the Morality Plays are different from Cycle PlaysThe Development of the ideas around the seven vices and virtues and how they developed into personified charactersThe development of education in the Middle Ages and the influence on monastic preachingThe presentation of Morality plays and...2021-08-1627 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreHell Harrowed, the World FloodedEpisode 56The history of the Harrowing of Hell and the way it was portrayed in the cycle plays, including some thoughts on how it would have been staged and how the play comes alive when the demons and devils take to the stage.The play of Noah and the Great Flood must have provided the medieval set designers with some real challenges. Some thoughts on how that might have been done and a look at some of the detail around the story of Mrs Noah, doves, ravens and Rainbows.This podcast uses...2021-08-0927 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreWhile Shepherds WatchedEpisode 55The Second Shepherds play is considered the best of the medieval cycle plays. In this episode I take a look at not only the second shepherds play, but the first play as well, which is often overlooked.Why are there two shepherd's plays in this cycle?The plot and characters in the first playThe plot and charaters in the second playThe similarities and differences between the playsWhat the plays say about the social conditions of the timeThe Wakefield Master, author...2021-08-0232 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Home of the Cycle Plays: York, Chester, Coventry and WakefieldEpisode 54In this episode we look at the way the cycle plays developed in the four major centres from where we have complete versions of the cycle: York, Chester, Coventry and Wakefield.The development of the York PlaysFurther details on the guilds and how they functioned in societyThe development of the Chester playsThe development of the Coventry CycleThe development of the Wakefield cycleThe N-Town cycle ManuscriptThe Wakefield cycle playsThe literary merits of the plays2021-07-1929 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreMedieval Stage EffectsEpisode 53Stage sets, costuming and special effects became quite sophisticated in the cycle plays during the sixteenth century. This episode looks at the examples of stage sets that we have from Valenciennes. You can see the drawing that is described in the podcast here:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com/galleryA look at evidence for costuming the has survivedAnd then we take a look at the the different stager special effects used to impress the audience, especially the representations of Hell's Mouth, with associated demons, fires and pyrotechnics.Support the...2021-07-1226 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreMedieval Performance and RehearsalEpisode 52This episode looks at how the Corpus Christi plays were organised and staffed with actors, tradesmen and other organisers and supporters.How rehearsals were organised and what was expected of actors, including details of the contrast they were expected to sign.The different playing spaces that were used for the plays, including three main types, the round, the wagon, and the market place.The role of 'The Ordinary' and other things we know about the way the plays were presented.The rise and fall of the Saints Play2021-07-0531 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreIan McKellen’s Hamlet: A Return to TheatreA short bonus episode celebrating Hamlet in a production by Sean Mathias, staring Sir Ian McKellen, which marked my return to live theatre after more than a year.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-3011 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreCorpus Christi: New Feast Day, New PlaysEpisode 51The instigation of the Corpus Christi feat day too theatre out of the church and into the town and village. This episode looks at the development of the celebration of the new feast day and how the new trades guilds and other organisations took over the production of biblical plays from the church.An understanding of the theology behind the feast day is important to an understanding of how the plays developed, so this is outlined and the concepts of time and place within the plays is discussed.Then it's on to...2021-06-2830 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreSynods Tropes Asses and FoolsEpisode 50The Synod of Winchester issued direction on the performance of the Trope in 960 and the door was open for further developments on other feast days.Then a look at other church festivals with dramatic elements. The Boy Bishop, The Day of Fools and the Festival of the Ass.And in the late twelfth century the Trope starts to get too big for the likes of some in the church as stage directions get more complicated and props and scenery get put to use to represent individual places and characters.You...2021-06-2132 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreUncomfortable Bedfellows: Theatre and WorshipEpisode 49The story of how theatre found it's way into the church service on the most important days in the Christian calendar, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. For a long time drama was a small elaboration to the massif the same way music, architecture and art were only included to amplify the message of the service and the word of God. Following a lot at their impact and use we get to the Trope, but it that really the beginnings of church drama? The Synod of Winchester in 970 might just have the answer.This...2021-06-1430 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreFrom Roman to MedievalEpisode 48To open season three a summary of how theatre and dramatic activity survived despite the restrictions placed on it from the growing influence of the Christian Church.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-0730 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreSeason Three Trailer: Medieval TheatreSeason 3 Trailer: Medieval TheatreThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-3103 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreLazarus Theatre: A conversation with Ricky DukesA conversation with Ricky Dukes, artistic director of Lazarus Theatre.Find more about Lazarus Theatre at: https://www.lazarustheatre.comor on Twitter @LazarusTheatrewww.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2453 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreActors of Dionysus: A conversation with Tamsin ShashaA conversation with Tamsin Shasha, Actor, Ariel Performer and artistic director of The Actors of Dionysus.Find out more about Tamsin's work here:www.actorsofdionysus.comTwitter: @aodtheatreFor the official website of the UN Climate Change Conference 2021:www.ukcop26.organd The Brighton Fringewww.brightonfringe.orgwww.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-1741 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreGreek Theatre and before: A conversation with Rosie BeechA conversation about the earliest forms of theatre, the Greeks, Dionysus and more with performer and podcaster Rosie Beech. Rosie has a masters degree in Social Anthropology and applies the rigours of that subject to her knowledge of the earliest forms of theatre and the role of religion, women and much more in Greek Theatre.Find Rosie's podcast as Yorick Radio Productions on all good podcast apps and on twitter @RadioYorickThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast...2021-05-1053 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe First Birthday EpisodeA special episode to make the First Birthday of the Podcast featuring five stories from the history of the London TheatreCharles 2nd and Nell GwynKing George, the Prince of Wales, and the Theatre Royal, Drury LaneThe ghost of William TerrissNoel Coward's West End FlopThe tradition of the Baddeley CakeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-0328 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreWebsite AnnouncementA short episode to introduce the new website for the podcast and the Facebook Group.Find us on the web at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comFind us as a Facebook Group as:The History of European Theatre Podcast GroupAlso at Patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2605 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreWindows On A Shakespearean LifeA special bonus episode to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare. Here, in seven parts, is a glimpse into a Shakespearean life: Birth, The School Room, The Players, Marriage, Poet, London and The Death SceneThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2331 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreRoman Places Of SeeingEpisode 47To conclude the season on the theatre of Rome this episode imagines a resident of the city in 54BCE, recounting in a letter to a sick friend, a day spent travelling to the theatre of Pompey and the time spent there.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1231 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreRoman Conclusions Part 2Episode 46:The second and concluding part of a summary of Roman Theatre presented as my personal top ten of the most influential, interesting and surprising aspects of Roman Theatre.This episode goes from number 5 to number 1.No spoilers as to the content of the episode here. You'll haveto listen to hear the countdown.And then the story of the final demise of theatre in the Roman EmpireThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy...2021-04-0530 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreRoman Conclusions Part 1Episode 45The first part of a summary of Roman Theatre presented as my personal top ten of the most influential, interesting and surprising aspects of Roman Theatre.This episode goes from number 10 to number 6. The top 5 will follow next time.No spoilers as to the content of the episode here. You'll have to listen to hear the countdown.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-2930 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreRoman Pantomime: The Silent ArtEpisode 44:A detailed look at the Roman art of Pantomime which was the preeminent form of dramatic art during the Imperial period.Dr Elodie Palliard's thoughts on why Pantomime dominated and how it was used by the Emperors.The origins of PantomimeThe performers Pylades, Bathyllus and their relationship with Emperor AugustusPantomime as a non-verbal performance styleDescription of Pantomime and the regiment for it's supremacy over other forms by LucianThe banishment of performers and their reinstatement by CaligulaCaligula and...2021-03-2237 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreRoman Mime: It’s not what you think.Episode 43:The history of Roman Mime, one for the two dramatic forms that dominated theatre in the Roman Imperial period.A word on Horace and his work The Art Of Poetry, one of the most influential works of dramatic theory. His rules for the stage and where he did and didn’t agree with AristotleThe differences between Mime and other dramatic formsThe origins of mime in Greece ad the Greek colonies in ItalyMime in Rome and at the Ludi festivalsThe limits of textual evi...2021-03-1523 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreSeneca’s Phaedra: Mother LustEpisode 42:This episode takes a detailed look at Phaedra, Seneca's version of the Hippolytus myth.The two versions by Euripides and how Seneca used theseA summary of the playThe differences in Seneca's version from Euripides -The position of Phaedra as innocent or responsibleGreek shame Vs Roman guilt and repentancePhaedra and the Roman bas step-mother tropeThe play in relation to Stoic philosophyThe motif of the hunt, the hunter and the huntedPresentations of...2021-03-0824 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreChristopher Marlow on The History Of England PodcastA short trailer for THOETP guest appearance on The History Of England Podcast with the story of the short life and death of Christopher Marlow.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy2021-03-0805 minThe History of EnglandThe History of England310a Marlowe by Philip RowePlaywright and Wunderkind Philip Marlowe and his short life, ended as mysteriously as it was lived. Philip Rowe of the History of European Theatre podcasts is here to you more more - and let you know about his podcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-03-0750 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreSeneca’s Medea: Beware Pure EvilEpisode 41In this episode I take a detailed look at Seneca's version of Medea. The story of a woman who is a foreigner and a witch suited his form of dark tragedy perfectly.A summary of the narrative of the playThe impact of the language used and how it becomes overblown.An analysis of the final scene and why Seneca might have chosen to make this the only moment of visual drama in the play.Questions about how and if the play was staged and the use of...2021-03-0124 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreSeneca: Bloody TragedyEpisode 40The life and tines of Seneca - Philosopher, Playwright, Poet and Statesman who operated in the time of emperor Nero.The origins of Roman Tragic drama and the little we know about it's exponents.The life of Seneca from his birth in Spain and education in Rome.Seneca's rise to political office. The accession Claudius and the rise of his wife Agrippina and her son Nero.Court intrigues and an eight year exile in Corsica.Rehabilitation and tutor to Nero.Life under Nero and...2021-02-2232 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Brothers: How to Get The Best From Your ChildrenEpisode 39The Brothers, dated to 160 BCE, is Terence’s last surviving work.  We have that date exactly because the play is recorded as being presented at the games held to honour the Roman general Lucius Aemillus Paullus.  The first presentation of the play and who was Lucius Aemillus Paullus?The prologue to the play and Terence's defence of his use of Greek plays to create a new piece.A synopsys of the playThe Brothers as a play of ideas and a discussion of it's main themes about the best w...2021-02-1529 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Self Tormenter: Fathers and Sons and LoversEpisode 38A look at 'The Self Tormenter' by Terrence. Written in 162 or 163 BCE this is the story of disagreements between fathers and sons over the choice of women and how a clever slave almost wins the day.A synopsis of the pay with some comments about the Prologue, the action of the play and the general style.The way Terence changes the standard stock characters and makes them more rounded characters than anything we have seen before, including how the portrayal of the clever slave and the courtesan are more subtle than in...2021-02-0829 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreTerence: The Bloom of YouthEpisode 37Terence had a short life and left only six complete comic plays, but he moved the genre on from Plautus and other earlier dramatists.The story of his beginnings as a slave and how he came to RomeThe circles he moved in and how he got support from the Practician class and Caecilius Statius the best known comic dramatist of the day.A short word on the history of Caecilius Statius and Ambitious Turpio, producer and actor.Contemporary criticisms of Terence and his use of Greek comedies2021-02-0131 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatrePlautus and Shakespeare: Two Brothers?Episode 36The influence of Plautus and other Roman playwrights has long been understood, but what are those influences and how did the Roman plays come to the attention of Rennaisance playwrights?How manuscripts survived after antiquity and were rediscovered in the early Renaissance.The growth of secular drama in Italy and the role of Duke Ercole d'Este in FerraraTerence Vs Plautus as the Roman plays became known and appreciated in northern Europe.How early English plays used the Roman models and how the growing education system in Elizabethan...2021-01-2532 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Menaechmus Brothers: Hand in hand, not one before the otherEpisode 35The Menaechmus Brothers is taken from a Greek new comedy original and via this version by Plautus was used by later dramatists, most notably Shakespeare.In the first half of this episode I summaries the plot that features identical twins and gets quite complicated and confusing for all concerned.I then discuss the weaknesses in the play and it's more cynical outlook than seen in other plays by Plautus.A look at he naming of stock characters and some thoughts on the problematic female characters is followed by a look...2021-01-1830 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreCasina: The Unseen BrideEpisode 34In this eisode we take a detailed look at Casina by Plautus. It's a tale of two men who try to use their slaves in a plot marry the young Casina by proxy.It has a prologue of particular interest. The usual stock characters are there, but for once the women come out strongly as they take control of the situation and thwart the plans in comic style.The play prompts a look at the role of the head of the household, the 'pater families' in Rome and as some suggestions that...2021-01-1132 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatrePlautus: Comedy TonightEpisode 33The life and time of Plautus, the first Roman Playwright from whom we have surviving works. After a hard start he became the most popular of the Roman playwrights churning out comedy after comedy.This episode looks at his life story and playwriting career.Then there is a brief summary of his six most significant plays and a discussion of the role of the courtesan character in the plays, including how this reflects the reality of life for women and prostitutes in Roman society.A note on the lack of...2021-01-0430 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreA Christmas TimeA little extra episode for Christmas week with best wishes to you all for the holiday season.If you would like to support the podcast please find us at:www.Patreon.com or www.ko-fi.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-2820 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreTrackers of Oxyrhynchus with Jimmy WaltersEpisode 32An interview with theatre director Jimmy Walters about his 20217 production of Trackers of Oxyrhynchus by Tony Harrison. This version of the Satyr play 'Trackers' by Sophocles was originally performed by the National Theatre in 1988. Jimmy's revival in 2017 was at the Finborough Theatre in west London.In conversation we discussed the approach to the play and the way the adaptation by Tony Harrison put current social concerns at the heart of the play, which still remained true to many aspects of the original Greek play.Jimmy Walters' credits include productions of John Osborne's...2020-12-2143 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Stage and the City with Dr Elodie PaillardEpisode 31An interview with Dr Elodie Paillard discussing her work on the non-elite characters in the plays of Sophocles and what they tell us about changes in athenian society in the 5th Century BCE.Dr Paillard is Honorary Associate in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Sydney and lecturer and scientific collaborator in the Department of Ancient Civilizations at the University of Basel. She is currently leading a research project on Greek theatre in Roman Italy, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. She is the author of 'The Stage a...2020-12-1431 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Development of Roman Theatre with Dr Elodie PaillardEpisode 30An interview with Dr Elodie Paillard discussing the development of Roman theatre and the extent to which it developed out of Greek theatre.Dr Paillard is Honorary Associate in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Sydney and lecturer and scientific collaborator in the Department of Ancient Civilizations at the University of Basel. She is currently leading a research project on Greek theatre in Roman Italy, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. She is the author of 'The Stage and the City. Non-élite Characters in the Tragedies of Sop...2020-12-0743 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreStages, Scenery, Props and PoliticsEpisode 29A look at the detail of the staging of Roman plays, including the use of the stage, scenery, masks, props and costume.How wall paintings and sculpture may give us some useful insights into Roman theatre.The position of actors in Roman society and how the acting troupe may have been organised.Cicero's commentary on theatre and it's audience and some detail on his friendship with the two greatest actors of the day and how they helped him get out of a political scrape.This podcast uses...2020-11-3034 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreLater Rome: Theatre Finds a HomeEpisode 28Theatre gets its first permanent home in Rome as Pompey builds a theatre to his own glory. The story of how he was able to do that is one of wealth, pride deception and not a little ego.Support the podcast at:www.patreon.comwww.ko-fi.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-2330 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreEarly Rome: Theatre Gets MobileEpisode 27Theatre buildings in Rome developed over the long period of time from the Etruscan Period and through the republican period, but throughout they were temporary structures albeit on an ever grander scale. In this episode we trace the development and look at the political and social forces in Rome that kept theatre mobile and temporary.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-1633 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreFrom Greek to Roman – Part 2Episode 26In the second part of the introduction to the theatre of Rome the Greek influence becomes more obvious and we start to get some details about the playwrights of the time. Taking this overview through to the beginning of the period of Empire the scene is now set for the entrance of the three playwrights of the period who's work is known to us.If you would like to support the podcast please find us at:www.Patreon.comorwww.ki-fi.comThis podcast...2020-11-0932 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreFrom Greek to Roman – Part 1Episode 25Season 2 of the podcast begins with an overview of the transition from Greek Theatre to Roman Theatre with the history of the early Roman Republic and the early forms of theatre, starting at 364 BCE and taking us through to the beginning of the end of the Republic in the second century BCEThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0231 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreIntervalA short episode about new content on Patreon.com and some reccomendations to keep you occupied while I research The Theatre of Rome. Links to the sites mentioned are:https://www.patreon.com/THOETPhttps://ko-fi.com/thoetpodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy2020-10-1206 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreGreek Conclusions Part 2Episode 24In the final episode on the story of Greek Theatre a further fleshing out of three big subjects in Ancient Greek theatre - The Mask, The Theatre Buildings and The audience.The podcast will then take a short break before we start on the Roman theatre in season 2. Thanks for coming with me through the story of Greek theatre and the meantime please review, rate and like the podcast wherever you listen from so more theatre and history lowing people can find us.and if you feel inclined you can tip me...2020-10-0531 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreGreek Conclusions Part 1Episode 23In the penultimate episode on the story of Greek Theatre a look at the final years of Greek tragedy and comedy and the Athenian festivals. Then some thoughts on the development of Mime as a dramatic form and notes on our sources.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2830 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Satyr Play: Just for Laughs?Episode 22The Satyr play is one of the most enigmatic elements of Ancient Greek drama and we have few surviving examples of it. A look at the stories it told, its development and it's place in the story of Ancient Greek theatre.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2413 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreFragments of MenanderEpisode 21A look at three substantial fragments of Menander's plays as they have come to us through the centuries.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2116 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Misanthrope: Sole SurvivorEpisode 20A look at the only surviving complete play by Menander and our only full representative of the genre of new comedy.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-1427 minThe Deep DiveThe Deep DiveEpisode 35: Ecology, Spirituality and Justice Movements: A Conversation with Professor Norman WirzbaIn this conversation, Philip spends time with Prof. Norman Wirzba. Prof. Wirzba is the Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Theology and a Senior Fellow, Kenan Institute for Ethics. He is the author of several books including: The Paradise of God: Renewing Religion in an Ecological Age Living the Sabbath: Discovering the Rhythms of Rest and Delight Way of Love: Recovering the Heart of Christianity He is also the editor of The Essential Agrarian Reader: The Future of Culture, Community, and the Land In this conversation Philip and Prof. Wirzba discuss the spiritual tradition of...2020-09-101h 01The History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreFrom Old to New and MenanderEpisode 19The Hellenistic world moves on into a period of domination first by Sparta and then by Macedon, but theatre survives and thrives as New Comedy. Our view of how that development progressed is entwined with the life of Menander who is the only representative poet for this period.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0730 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreLysistrata: Women On TopEpisode 18Perhaps the best known of the comedies by Aristophanes Lysistrata imagines a world where women take control in an attempt to force and end the Peloponnesian war. It is sex comedy with a message as the Athenian golden age nears the end.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-3126 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Wasps: Legal LaughterEpisode 17Aristophanes takes a dig at the Athenian legal system and the city leaders who use it to their own ends. The system was part of the democratic process that Athens was still hanging on to despite the rigours of the Peloponnesian war. Citizens took part in the legal process with the same vigour that they displayed when voting or debating. From street crime to murder, how were the criminals judged and punished?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast...2020-08-2424 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Clouds: Serious ComedyEpisode 16Aristophanes took a wry look at the art of philosophy that had become very trendy in Athens. In particular he pokes fun at Socrates and his philosophical method as a father and son try to escape their mounting debts. It's a funny story, but had a bitter twist for Socrates.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1729 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreAristophanes: Comedy, Satire, WarEpisode 15The story of the life, times and plays of Aristophanes, the creator of the only complete plays that we have from the genre of 'old comedy'. He lived in Athens during the turbulent times of the Peloponnesian war and used satire and comedy to criticise the war leaders and Athenian society.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1033 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Bacchae: Dionysus Is Coming HomeEpisode 14Dionysus takes centre stage in a fantasy of mad women and cross dressing kings. The last and strangest play by Euripides it was a return to tragedy by this ever inventive poet, but unlike anything else that had been seen before.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0328 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreElectra: A Touch Of RealismEpisode 13A deep dive into the Euripides version of the story of Electra and her revenge on her mother. Euripides gets down to a more human level while still injecting passages of polemic, but we can also start to get elements of realism and sibling heroes who are not quite heroic enough.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2726 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreMedea: Beware a Woman ScornedEpisode 12A deep dive into one of Euripides' greatest plays. Is it pure melodrama, a polemic on the rights and treatment of women, or one of the greatest tragedies ever written? As ever Euripides splits opinion.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2028 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreEuripides: An Outspoken LifeEpisode 11A summary of the life and times of Euripides, the youngest and most daring of the three great Greek tragedians, but who suffered from a mixed reception in his own time.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1331 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreOedipus at Colonus: Death of a Hero?Episode 10The story of the death of Oedipus was Sophocles' last work and puts the role of the Greek hero into a new light. We travel to Colonus, the home town of the playwright, to see the end of Oedipus' troubled life.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0623 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreLet’s Talk About OedipusEpisode 9We travel back into the heart of the Oedipus myth with Sophocles' interpretation of this dark story. Seen by many as his greatest work it is a dark tale of unwitting patricide and incest that relentlessly leads to tragedy.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2925 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreAntigone: Nomos Vs PhysisEpisode 8A detailed look at the first of the Theban plays by Sophocles. Greek drama gets personal as the end of a great family drama is acted out, but it's also a political debate as Sophocles questions what happens when man made law bumps up against natural law.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2227 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreSophocles: That Charming ManEpisode 7The life of Sophocles almost spanned the 5th Century BCE and included events from the defeat of the Persian invasion to the relentless grind of the Peloponnesian wars. We look at his life and times and get an overview of the surviving plays and theatrical innovations the he created.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1530 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Oresteia part 2Episode 6A detailed review of The Libation Bearers and Eumenides, the second and third part of The Oresteia trilogy by AeschylusThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0821 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Oresteia part 1Episode 5A detailed review of Agamemnon, the first part of The Oresteia trilogy by AeschylusThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0128 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreAeschylus: The First TragediesEpisode 4The situation of Athens at the time of the first extant tragedies.The very earliest dramatists and the little we know of themThe life of Aeschylus including his service in the Persian WarsHis earliest surviving play 'The Persians'This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2527 minWhen Words Fail...Music SpeaksWhen Words Fail...Music SpeaksEp.13 – Interview with Philip RoweSo we have our first interview!! Sit down and relax as we talk to the talented Philip Rowe as he give us an insight to music in his life and talk about what inspires him as a musician, how he writes songs, and much much more!Philip Rowe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/philip-rowe-3022589152020-05-191h 06The History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreThe Place Of SeeingEpisode 3The vocabulary of the theatre we inherit from the GreeksThe layout of the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens and it's main featuresDevelopments in the theatre over timeThe ChorusStage MachineryMasks and costumeThe judging and prizesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1831 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreDionysus and the beginning of Greek TheatreEpisode 2An overview of the history of Greece to the 5th Century BCE including Minoan and Mycenaean periods, the Greek dark age and the rise of the city state.The development of the religious festivals and their main featuresAn overview of the main playwrights and their plays:AeschylusSophoclesEuripidesAristophanesMenanderThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2020-05-1126 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatreTrailerAn introduction to The History Of European Theatre PodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0303 minThe History Of European TheatreThe History Of European TheatrePrologue and Pre HistoryEpisode 1An Introduction to the podcast and your host.Pre-history and how the urge to mimic and present might have been the start of theatre.Religious ritual and Shamanism.The Abydos Passion play and the Egyptian Book of the Dead.The beginning of Greek Theatre.A note on dates and the nature of translations.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0325 minMMA UNCENSOREDMMA UNCENSOREDEP. 3 Philip Rowe & Tess KielhamerDana White's Contender Series winner Philip Rowe joins the show to discuss his experience and what he's been doing during the quarantine. Special guest co-host UFC's James Krause returns. At the second hour we have Jui Jitsu world champion and weapons expert, the sexy Tess Kielhamer. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15hgaqBOMN4&t=13s --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mma-uncensored/support2020-04-291h 38Time LimitTime Limit027 - What Is Design Operations? with Philip Rowe“Design Operations is tactical, it’s strategic design thinking, it's project management, but it's really this lens on combining business and design thinking to one role.” A new role has been emerging in the tech and product space, and it’s one that looks a whole lot like project or program management but focuses on design. It’s called Design Operations, and it’s picking up a lot of steam, so you may have seen it rolled out in your organization or others. We wanted to dig in on the topic to explore what is design operations, what does so...2020-02-1031 min