Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Cushion Cover
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Elizabeth Sharrett looks at the significance of biblical imagery in Tudor embroidery.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsCopyright of the artist
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Shakespeare's Villains - Iachimo
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Anna Griffiths, in the strong rooms at the Shakespeare Centre, investigates some of the origins of the Iachimo story, one of Shakespeare's most notorious villains.
Shakespeare's VillainsShakespeare in 100 Objects: Marriage Portrait?
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This 17th century portrait of an unknown couple is a mysterious item from the collections. Peter Hewitt explores who the couple could be.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsPicture of the Month - July 2011
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For July's Picture of the Month, we're looking at an image from the RSC's 1984 production of 'Love's Labour's Lost'.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthShakespeare's Villains - Iago
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Find out about this early twentieth century reverend's take on Iago, one of Shakespeare's most notorious villains.
Shakespeare's VillainsShakespeare's Villains - Shylock
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Discover representations of Shylock through this 19th century figure in our collections at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Shakespeare's Villains Shakespeare and his World--MOOCShakespeare's Villains - Caliban
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Maddie, Victoria, and John from the Collections team have explored our archives. discovering reviews of productions of 'The Tempest' at the RSC over the years. In this video, they explain some of their findings concerning Caliban.
Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Elizabethan knot garden
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Stephanie Appleton, doctoral reseacher at the University of Birmingham, explores the significance of the Elizabethan knot garden.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsShakespeare's Villains - Macbeth
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Watch as Greg Wyatt discusses the character and figure of Macbeth in Shakespeare's New Place gardens.
Macbeth Shakespeare's VillainsPicture of the Month - June 2011
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This month we're focusing on an image of Antony Sher and Harriet Walter playing Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in the RSC's 1999 production, directed by Gregory Doran.
Helen Hargest Picture of the Month