Episodes

Episode 89: As England emerged from the Medieval period theatre became established in London in purpose built theatres and in buildings adapted for the purpose. In this episode we look at those earliest theatres and their builders: The Red Lion, a probably short lived theatre built by John Brayne Four Inns that operated as theatres The Bel Savage, The Bull, The Bell, and the Cross Keys The Theatre at Newington Butts The Theatre - probably the first truly purpose built theatre since Roman ti...

Episode 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. ...