Episode 5 – Freud and 'Hamlet'
From Freud Museum London: Psychoanalysis Podcasts by Freud Museum London
June 5, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 267
About this episode
The episode explores the significance of Shakespeare's Hamlet in relation to Freud, featuring a discussion with several guests ahead of a theatre workshop.
Ahead of a special in-house theatre workshop on 3 July, Tom is joined by Candida Yates, Mark Leipacher, Roman Gerodimos and Eva Makri to explore Hamlet, arguably Shakespeare’s greatest play, and one that held particular significance for Freud. You can learn more and book a ticket for 'Freud and Hamlet: Acoustic Encounters' here
People in this episode
Host: Tom
Guests: Candida Yates, Mark Leipacher, Roman Gerodimos, Eva Makri
Topics covered
- Psychoanalysis
- Shakespeare
- Theatre
- Freud
- Hamlet
- Literature
- Cultural significance
Keywords
- Freud
- Hamlet
- Psychoanalysis
- Shakespeare
- Theatre Workshop
- Cultural Analysis
- Literary Significance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Freud Museum London
Books & works: Hamlet
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