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May 15, 2025 57 mins

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Daniel Swift to delve into the formative years of William Shakespeare's career. They explore the vital role of London's first playhouse and the tumultuous world of late 16th-century theatre, discussing how James Burbage's ambitious vision and his son Richard's unparalleled acting talent profoundly influenced Shakespeare's work. The economic realities and social dynamics of Elizabethan England unveiled the collaborative and pragmatic spirit that helped shape one of history's greatest playwrights.


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Shakespeare's Players: Burbage and Kempe:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vhb375ekX0eLm482VtG24

How the Elizabethan World Shaped Shakespeare:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ewBpG0vQDIRnRnD7A3N1R


Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

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