What began as a window onto 19th century Henley Street now stands as a monument not only to Shakespeare but also to the pilgrimage of the many - both the famous and the ordinary - to the place of his birth.
John Benson Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare and his World--MOOCA 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 WorksIn the final blog post for "The Tempest 400th Anniversary" series, Jo Wilding recounts impressions she experienced whilst watching The RSC's 2009 production of the play.
Jo Wilding Shakespeare's Plays The Tempest 400th AnniversaryWilliam 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 AnniversaryPosted on the night of the winter solstice, this post recalls seasonal celebrations of a very different kind, conjured up by the survival of a very special little dish from the SBT Collections.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsIn 1588, an enormous storm that hit Stratford-upon-Avon caused a massive flood that affected towns all along the River Avon.
Helen Rees Shakespeare's Life The Tempest 400th Anniversary