Playbills for King Lear: 1752-1827
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Alex Thom begins to shed light on how Shakespeare's King Lear has been viewed over the centuries, thanks to research undertaken in our collection.
Alexander Thom King LearCopyright of the artist
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Shakespeare's Richard II - Myth or Reality?
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Examining Shakespeare’s portrayal of Richard II.
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See which characters you have voted for on Twitter to appear in our very own Shakespeare's Yearbook.
Freya PoelThe Underrated Heroines of Shakespeare
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We all know of Beatrice, Rosalind, and Viola – some of Shakespeare's strongest and most well-known female characters – but for International Women's Day we're shedding light on some of Shakespeare's lesser known (but in no way less empowering) heroines.
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Exploring one of the world's greatest love stories, Romeo and Juliet
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A discussion on Shakespeare's depiction of lovers and their wooing methods to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Anjna Chouhan12 Days of Shakespeare: Facts about Shakespeare
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Want to know more about the man behind the plays? Let's start with a few basics.
12 Days of Shakespeare12 Days of Shakespeare: The Shakespeare Can-Can
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Struggling to remember all of Shakespeare's plays? This song might be just the thing you need...
Christmas 12 Days of Shakespeare12 Days of Shakespeare
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Your daily dose of Shakespeare throughout the festive season.
12 Days of Shakespeare