House of Revels - Theatre Through the Ages is a podcast all about the history of British theatre from year nought to year now. Each episode we explore a different theatre style, how it originated, its defining features and legacy. We score the theatre style in four categories, before deciding whether it belongs in the House of Revels, the great and noble hall where only the best of British theatre lives.
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House of Revels - Theatre Through the Ages is a podcast all about the history of British theatre from year nought to year now. Each episode we explore a different theatre style, how it originated, its defining features and legacy. We score the theatre style in four categories, before deciding whether it belongs in the House of Revels, the great and noble hall where only the best of British theatre lives.
5. Old English Verse; Beowulf, gleemen and The Lord of the Rings
House of Revels
1 hour 6 minutes 7 seconds
4 years ago
5. Old English Verse; Beowulf, gleemen and The Lord of the Rings
Welcome to the fifth episode of House of Revels - Theatre Through the Ages. In this episode we examine the famous Old English poem Beowulf, the characters involved in it (and its creation) and talk about the destruction of Anglo-Saxon culture by the invading Normans. Mingma also explores the connection between Beowulf, Anglo-Saxon culture and The Lord of the Rings! If you enjoyed this episode you can follow us on Twitter @houseofrevels, Instagram @house_of_revels or YouTube @houseofrevels. You can also drop us a line at houseofrevelspodcast@gmail.com
House of Revels
House of Revels - Theatre Through the Ages is a podcast all about the history of British theatre from year nought to year now. Each episode we explore a different theatre style, how it originated, its defining features and legacy. We score the theatre style in four categories, before deciding whether it belongs in the House of Revels, the great and noble hall where only the best of British theatre lives.
