In this episode, we take a look at one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night. Emma, Beth, Felix, and Calder dissect Act 1 Scene 5 between Viola and Olivia, and share their experiences performing in and seeing the play. Featuring: an introduction to prose v. verse, class dynamics getting topsy turvy, Viola's secret name, love as a plague, inviting in a contemporary ear, and that time Emma met Mark Rylance.

The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Calder Shilling. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.

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