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Theatre History

There’s so much to be learned from history, and theatre is no exception. If you’re looking to dive into theatre’s past, the Theatre History Podcast is the perfect place to start.

The Latest

Ottoman Theatre
Podcast
Ottoman Theatre
by Marina Johnson, Nabra Nelson
25 June 2024
People of the Cave
Podcast
People of the Cave
by Marina Johnson, Nabra Nelson
18 June 2024
Majnun Layla
Podcast
Majnun Layla
by Nabra Nelson, Marina Johnson
11 June 2024
daytime rooftop view of the city of cluj, romania
Exploring the Multiple Identities of Cluj
Series

Exploring the Multiple Identities of Cluj

This city series explores the strong history, diversity, and theatrical heritage of Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

a graphic of William Shakespeare with headphones and a microphone; the theatre history podcast logo
Theatre History Podcast
Series

Theatre History Podcast

This podcast aims to introduce listeners to the artists, scholars, and archivists who are working to bring the history of performance to life.

Strange Eventful History by Michael Lueger
Series

Strange Eventful History by Michael Lueger

Michael Lueger dissects different topics from theatrical history.

Pulp Ibsen
Series

Pulp Ibsen

Often deemed unable to compete with the “serious” storytelling capabilities of Realism, this series discusses the rich history of genre theatre.

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