In this first episode, I start by looking back to the days of the Elizabethan Era — a time of cultural rebirth, theatrical innovation, and, of course, the legendary William Shakespeare. I explain the societal and artistic backdrop of the late 1500s and early 1600s, exploring how Queen Elizabeth I’s reign fostered an artistic Golden Age. Attention is given to Shakespeare’s comedies — The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night — both featuring one of his favorite plot devices: twins. Mistaken identities and confusion, show how Shakespeare used twins to amplify themes of identity and labour. These plays reflected the values, humor, and theatrical norms of their time — and how twins are used to further this aim. Music Credit: from tunetank 'Memory' by Musicstockproduction

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