Robert Greene: [Six Plays]

Robert Greene was a restless, self‑aware dramatist who straddled the fading world of didactic morality plays and the bold, more personal theatre that would define the Elizabethan age. His work reflects a time when university‑trained writers began to pull drama out of courtly patronage and into the bustling public playhouses, blending classical learning with the raw energy of street performance. The introduction frames Greene as both a product and a provocateur of his era, letting listeners hear the tensions that shaped his restless creativity.

The six short plays gathered here showcase that tension in vivid form. From the conscience‑testing confrontations of The Conflict of Conscience to the historical grandeur of King Darius and the devotional intensity of The Life and Repentance of Mary Magdalene, each work offers a distinct mix of moral debate, lyrical verse, and early Elizabethan flair. Listeners will enjoy the lively dialogue, the shifting tones between tragedy and instruction, and a rare glimpse into the theatrical experiments that helped pave the way for Shakespeare’s golden age.