The Birth of Merlin (1622) by William Rowley

S3E85 Ash is joined again by Shakespearean scholar, Darren Freebury-Jones to discuss a rarely-performed Jacobean play, The Birth of Merlin or The Child Hath Found its Father. Their conversation takes in the play's controversial authorship question, the special effects of early modern theatre and Arthurian drama.  Follow Darren on Twitter here: @Freeburian And order a copy of his book, Shakespeare's Tutor, here: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526164742/ If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis   Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other music by Epidemic Sound.  @earreadthis [email protected] facebook.com/earreadthis