Episodes

  • 005 - Act 5

    005 - Act 5
    Nov 18 2025
    In one of Shakespeares most provocative comedies, The Merchant of Venice, we follow the ambitious Bassanio as he devises an audacious plan to win the heart of the wealthy heiress, Portia, by borrowing money from the shrewd Jewish moneylender, Shylock. When the loan goes unpaid, Bassanios friend Antonio, the titular Merchant, finds himself in peril, facing a grim fate due to his friends extravagant schemes. As tensions rise and a court case unfolds, the plays heroines must step up to untangle the chaos created by their partners. Join us for this dynamic group recording, completed in just two weeks to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeares death. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)
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    18 mins
  • 004 - Act 4

    004 - Act 4
    Nov 18 2025
    In one of Shakespeares most provocative comedies, The Merchant of Venice, we follow the ambitious Bassanio as he devises an audacious plan to win the heart of the wealthy heiress, Portia, by borrowing money from the shrewd Jewish moneylender, Shylock. When the loan goes unpaid, Bassanios friend Antonio, the titular Merchant, finds himself in peril, facing a grim fate due to his friends extravagant schemes. As tensions rise and a court case unfolds, the plays heroines must step up to untangle the chaos created by their partners. Join us for this dynamic group recording, completed in just two weeks to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeares death. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)
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    27 mins
  • 003 - Act 3

    003 - Act 3
    Nov 18 2025
    In one of Shakespeares most provocative comedies, The Merchant of Venice, we follow the ambitious Bassanio as he devises an audacious plan to win the heart of the wealthy heiress, Portia, by borrowing money from the shrewd Jewish moneylender, Shylock. When the loan goes unpaid, Bassanios friend Antonio, the titular Merchant, finds himself in peril, facing a grim fate due to his friends extravagant schemes. As tensions rise and a court case unfolds, the plays heroines must step up to untangle the chaos created by their partners. Join us for this dynamic group recording, completed in just two weeks to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeares death. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)
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    39 mins
  • 002 - Act 2

    002 - Act 2
    Nov 18 2025
    In one of Shakespeares most provocative comedies, The Merchant of Venice, we follow the ambitious Bassanio as he devises an audacious plan to win the heart of the wealthy heiress, Portia, by borrowing money from the shrewd Jewish moneylender, Shylock. When the loan goes unpaid, Bassanios friend Antonio, the titular Merchant, finds himself in peril, facing a grim fate due to his friends extravagant schemes. As tensions rise and a court case unfolds, the plays heroines must step up to untangle the chaos created by their partners. Join us for this dynamic group recording, completed in just two weeks to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeares death. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)
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    42 mins
  • 001 - Act 1

    001 - Act 1
    Nov 18 2025
    In one of Shakespeares most provocative comedies, The Merchant of Venice, we follow the ambitious Bassanio as he devises an audacious plan to win the heart of the wealthy heiress, Portia, by borrowing money from the shrewd Jewish moneylender, Shylock. When the loan goes unpaid, Bassanios friend Antonio, the titular Merchant, finds himself in peril, facing a grim fate due to his friends extravagant schemes. As tensions rise and a court case unfolds, the plays heroines must step up to untangle the chaos created by their partners. Join us for this dynamic group recording, completed in just two weeks to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeares death. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)
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    30 mins