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April 21, 2023 46 mins

“Those friends thou hast, and their adoption tried,
Grapple them unto thy soul with hoops of steel”
— Polonius, Hamlet Act I Scene 3   

"We'll always be bosom buddies...." - Mame and Vera, Mame Act II

In today's episode, we discuss those platonic (mostly!) relationships in Shakespeare which feed us, touch us, annoy us, and horrify us.

Did we miss one you like?? Let us know which one and why!!

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Episode Sources:

Years and years of experience with Shakespeare from two - scratch that, SIX!!! -  rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!!  And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)

Many, many, many books.

And the inter webs :) 

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