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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 31 MIN

Guildford Shakespeare Company David Copperfield

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Episode Overview The podcast episode explores how the Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) brings Shakespeare to life in "extraordinary places". The episode is sponsored by Answers Investigation. It bridges the worlds of private detection and the arts. It reveals that Shakespeare wrote for the people. Key Discussion Points The Private Eye Connection: Why a professional investigation firm sponsors a theatre company. The episode discusses the parallels between uncovering truths in a case and unraveling secrets in a script. Shakespeare for the People: The episode debunks the myth of Shakespeare being inaccessible. It discusses GSC’s mission to make classical works alive for new audiences. Extraordinary Venues: GSC’s history of staging plays in churches, castles, and a real Boeing 747 is discussed. Beyond the Stage: The episode discusses deepening community ties through outreach. This includes school programs, mental health initiatives, and knife awareness #DetectiveDiaries #Shakespeare #Guildford Shakespeare Company #TrueCrimeSeries #AnswersInvestigation #EliMurton   If you enjoy this podcast, listen in as well to: Part 1 of Guildford Shakespeare Company Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LnDCtYcJUTIyVEHsmBCbV?si=e3fc20b1109d4dc6 Work Experience as a Private Detective (Lilia Moore): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Is6ja1wdSjTOQMkmDF28F?si=1244256364cb4c05 Credits: Interviewer: Nigel Parsons Interview with: Eli Murton, Guildford Shakespeare Company Readers:  Adina Loliceru , Etienne Middleton, Freya Holmberg   Learn more by visiting https://www.private-detectives.co.uk/admin/guildfordshakespearecompany.htm Company details at www.private-detectives.co.uk/ To contact us email [email protected] Tel: +44 207 158 0332    

Episode Overview The podcast episode explores how the Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) brings Shakespeare to life in ”extraordinary places”. The episode is sponsored by Answers Investigation. It bridges the worlds of private detection and the arts. It reveals that Shakespeare wrote for the people. Key Discussion Points The Private Eye Connection: Why a professional investigation firm sponsors a theatre company. The episode discusses the parallels between uncovering truths in a case and unraveling secrets in a script. Shakespeare for the People: The episode debunks the myth of Shakespeare being inaccessible. It discusses GSC’s mission to make classical works alive for new audiences. Extraordinary Venues: GSC’s history of staging plays in churches, castles, and a real Boeing 747 is discussed. Beyond the Stage: The episode discusses deepening community ties through outreach. This includes school programs, mental health initiatives, and knife awareness #DetectiveDiaries #Shakespeare #Guildford Shakespeare Company #TrueCrimeSeries #AnswersInvestigation #EliMurton If you enjoy this podcast, listen in as well to: Part 1 of Guildford Shakespeare Company Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LnDCtYcJUTIyVEHsmBCbV?si=e3fc20b1109d4dc6 Work Experience as a Private Detective (Lilia Moore): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Is6ja1wdSjTOQMkmDF28F?si=1244256364cb4c05 Credits: Interviewer: Nigel Parsons Interview with: Eli Murton, Guildford Shakespeare Company Readers:  Adina Loliceru , Etienne Middleton, Freya Holmberg Learn more by visiting https://www.private-detectives.co.uk/admin/guildfordshakespearecompany.htm Company details at www.private-detectives.co.uk/ To contact us email [email protected] Tel: +44 207 158 0332

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