Introduction to Much Ado About Nothing and Taming of the Shrew

This is a very general introduction that sets out some of the themes of the two plays. We will contrast the way the two plays portray men, women, love and marriage. This podcast is only designed as a starting point for your own analysis.

Introduction to Shakespearean Theatre

This is a very general introduction to Shakespearean theatre; it includes some things that you may like to think about for your essay. Think about doing some research yourslef after you listen to the podcast.