Musing on the Bard: Episode 7: Tim Constantine (A Shakespeare & Acting Podcast)

OCT 14, 202587 MIN
Musing on the Bard: a podcast for the Shakespeare curious

Musing on the Bard: Episode 7: Tim Constantine (A Shakespeare & Acting Podcast)

OCT 14, 202587 MIN

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<p>Welcome to <em>Musing on the Bard: a podcast for the Shakespeare curious</em>, hosted by Australian actor, Sally McLean, and featuring today&#39;s guest, the fabulous Australian actor: Tim Constantine.</p><p>Known to <em>Shakespeare Republic</em> audiences for playing the award-winning role of &quot;Hamlet&quot; in <em>Shakespeare Republic: #AllTheWebsAStage (The Lockdown Chronicles)</em>, Tim&#39;s stage roles include “Jerry” in Pinter’s <em>Betrayal</em>; “Freddie Filmore” in <em>It’s A Wonderful Life</em>; “David O. Selznick” in <em>Moonlight &amp; Magnolias</em>; “Louis Ironson” in <em>Angels in America</em>; “Lady Bracknell” in <em>The Importance of Being Earnest</em>; “Rosencrantz” in <em>Rosencrantz and Guldenstern Are Dead</em>; “Randall McMurphy” in <em>One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest</em>; and “Lord Alfred Douglas” (‘Bosie’) in both <em>The Judas Kiss</em> and <em>Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde</em>.</p><p>Tim also originated the role of “Captain Moonlite” (bushranger, lay-preacher, ‘madman’, and queer icon) in the acclaimed <em>Moonlite</em> – a new Australian musical play by bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser. People might also have caught him in the usual line-up of Australian TV shows, including <em>Underbelly, City Homicide</em> and <em>Neighbours</em>.</p><p>Join Tim and podcast host, Sally McLean, as they discuss how best to approach Shakespeare as a newbie, the realities of being a working actor, mental health in the industry, how to bring yourself to Shakespeare when performing his characters, which of Shakespeare&#39;s plays they&#39;re not fans of and why, did Shakespeare have a problem with women and much, much more in this wide-ranging, fun and insightful conversation - available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible and more.</p><p>To find out more about Tim and his work, visit him at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tim_actor_bibliophile" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/tim_actor_bibliophile</a></p><p>To read his full biography, head to: <a href="https://musingonthebard.com/about-our-guests/tim-constantine/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://musingonthebard.com/about-our-guests/tim-constantine/</a></p><p>You can watch Tim playing &quot;Hamlet&quot; for <em>Shakespeare Republi</em>c here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eePFJa7En-g" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eePFJa7En-g</a></p><p>Season One of <em>Musing on the Bard</em> features a plethora of fascinating guests from Australia, the UK and the USA discussing Shakespeare, acting, creativity and more. Head to our official site for all listening links and more information: <a href="https://www.musingonthebard.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.musingonthebard.com</a> and don&#39;t forget to subscribe so you don&#39;t miss a thing!</p><p>As always, our fab Patreon patrons get early access to this episode before it goes live to the public, and those on the $10+ tiers can access the full video version of this episode, where you can see Tim and Sally chatting - as well as hear them! You can join our Patreon here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/incognitaenterprises" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/incognitaenterprises</a></p><p><em>Musing on the Bard: a podcast for the Shakespeare curious</em> releases episodes every Wednesday (AEST) and is supported by a Small Grant from the British Shakespeare Association.</p><p>Produced by Incognita Enterprises.</p><p>Created, edited and presented by Sally McLean.</p><p>Opening credits music: &quot;Violin Energy&quot; by Stanislav Barantsov</p><p>Quickfire round music: &quot;Demolition Runner&quot; by Soundbay</p><p>End Credits music: &quot;Good Vibe&quot; by VItalii Iegorov (Twisterium)</p><p>Music used under license from Pixabay &amp; Storyblocks.</p><p>With thanks to our Patreon Patrons for continuing to support our work.</p>