Ruff Radio

A podcast by Shakespeare in the Ruff dedicated to the exploration of the characters, themes, and people of the season. Shakespeare in the Ruff is a collectively run not-for-profit theatre company building a community and a cultural hub in Toronto's East End.

Ruff Radio is a arts podcast hosted by Shakespeare in the Ruff, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shakespeare in the Ruff hosts Ruff Radio, a arts show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Editing the Arden Fourth Series of As You Like It with Tom Bishop

  Aug 17, 202631 minS4

  Join Ruff Collective Member Nathaniel Hanula-James as they sit down with the As You Like It Arden Fourth Series editor Tom Bishop to talk about editing the edition, what to expect from the Fourth Series, and all things Shakespeare. Tom is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Aukland. Pastoral By Ho Ka Kei (Jeff Ho) runs in Withrow Park August 18th - 30th, 2026. Find out more at shakespeareintheruff.com

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  Episode #2

  2026 - Ep 2. Representation in Shakespeare & a Look Inside Pastoral with Jeff Ho, Jeff Yung, and Norman Yeung

  Jul 25, 202651 minS4

  Playwright Jeff Ho joins actors Jeff Yung and Norman Yeung for a post-rehearsal conversation about representation in Shakespeare and the upcoming production of Pastoral . Together, they reflect on their experiences, the importance of representation on stage, and the creative process behind Pastoral , written by Jeff Ho and starring Jeff Yung and Norman Yeung.

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  Episode #1

  2026 - Ep.1 Creating She's A Lamb! with Meredith Hambrock

  Feb 14, 202650 minS4

  In this episode, Christine Horne from the Ruff Leadership Collective sits down with author Meredith Hambrock to chat about the inspiration and creation of her latest novel, She’s A Lamb! Spoiler alert: Christine is obsessed with it. Listen to this episode and then run to get a copy! We encourage you to search for it at your local book store and library or find it as an audiobook. This is the first episode of our season and we could not have asked for a better guest! Meredith is generous and open about the highs and lows of creating art in 2026. Listen in.

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  Episode #5

  2025 - Ep.5 Cheers! The ORDA Podcast x Ruff Radio with Shaharah Gaznabbi

  Aug 8, 202550 minS3

  <p>In this episodes, Patricia Allison from the Shakespeare in the Ruff Leadership Collective joins Shaharah "Gaz" Gaznabbi in Ruff Radios first ever crossover epsiode. We sit down to talk about disability, creation, Shakespearian-Inspiration, and, of course, Tiff'ny of Athens. </p><p><br></p><p>You can find find Cheers! The ORDA Podcast here.</p>

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  Episode #4

  2025 - Ep.4 Approaches to Adaptation and the Rehearsal Hall with Christopher Manousos

  Jul 20, 202548 minS3

  <p>In this episode, Christine Horne from the Shakespeare in the Ruff Leadership sits down with Christopher Manousos of House + Body and Crow's Theatre to talk about different approaches to adapting classical works and how he navigates the rehearsal hall. </p>

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