Some of the most infamous love poems in English literature are addressed to the ‘fair youth’ but who is this mysterious figure that inspired 126 of Shakespeare’s sonnets?
Jessica-May Smith Shakespeare's Life Shakespeare's WorksHelen Hargest takes a look at the National Theatre's production of "King Lear", directed by Sam Mendes and starring Simon Russell Beale, and discusses the complexity of Edgar in reflection of Beale's 1993 performance of the character at the RSC.
Helen Hargest Shakespeare's Works King LearCollections of Shakespeare's works vary from editor to editor. Take a look at our comprehensive list of editions of "Shakespeare's Complete Works" to find what best suits you.
Shakespeare's Works BooksIn celebration of Shakespeare's birthday, Jo Wilding talks to us about the beautiful - and commonly referenced by the Bard himself - cowslip flower.
Jo Wilding Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare's WorksA fresh take on the Hathaway bedsteads by Elizabeth Sharrett, studying for a PhD in English Literature at the Shakespeare Institute.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare's Works Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsIn this blog post, Jo Wilding takes a look at how Shakespeare adapted the stories of King Henry IV and his son Prince Hal from Holinshed's Chronicles for purposes of dramatisation.
Jo Wilding Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare's WorksJo Wilding explores the historian Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles in memory of Marian Pringle. The Project's website describes it as "once the crowning achievement of Tudor historiography and the most important single source for contemporary playwrights an
Jo Wilding Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare's WorksThis small, tattered, leather-bound box has a surprising amount to tell us about Shakespeare's world
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 Objects Shakespeare's Works Shakespeare and his World--MOOCAs a graduate of Film Studies, Holly highlights the differences of viewer experiences of theatre in its various forms: from live attendance, fixed recordings of stage productions, and adaptations specific to the silver screen.
Holly Parsons Shakespeare's WorksWilliam Shakespeare's "The Tempest"'s Stefano and Trinculo are more than just fools for comic relief. Take a look into Helen Hargest's insights regarding these two characters' roles within this enigmatic play.
Helen Hargest Shakespeare's Works The Tempest 400th Anniversary