A local inspiration for "The Tempest"?
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In 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 AnniversaryCopyright of the artist
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: A 'Jordan'
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The ‘jordan’ was popular slang for a chamber-pot or potty, a 16th-17th century domestic item
Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsThe RSC Comes Home
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For the next post in "The Tempest 400th Anniversary" celebration series, Jo Wilding writes an account about the celebrated return of the Royal Shakespeare Company on the night the Royal Shakespeare Theatre reopened their doors.
Jo Wilding Shakespeare's Works The Tempest 400th AnniversaryRalph Koltai, designer for "The Tempest"
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In our next post in "The Tempest 400th Anniversary" celebration series, Mareike talks about Ralph Koltai and the way he transformed the world of stage design.
Mareike Doleschal Shakespeare's Works The Tempest 400th AnniversaryArt to Enchant: Illustrating "The Tempest"
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For another post in our 400th anniversary of "The Tempest" celebration series, Jo takes us through the various illustrations over the years inspired by Shakespeare's magical play.
Jo Wilding Shakespeare's Works The Tempest 400th AnniversaryFerdinand and Miranda
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Rethink the relationship behind Ferdinand and Miranda in William Shakespeare's 'Tempest'.
Sylvia Morris Shakespeare's Works Shakespeare's Women The Tempest 400th AnniversaryMontaigne and "The Tempest"
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Though "The Tempest" is known for having little in the way of foundation in historical narratives, one text it does find kinship with is Michael Lord of Montaigne's essay "Des Cannibales".
Madeleine Cox Shakespeare's Works The Tempest 400th AnniversaryCreating Cleopatra's costume
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Ann Curtis designed the costumes for the 1972 production of Antony and Cleopatra, when costumes were created by one person from start to finish.
Mareike Doleschal Shakespeare's Works Shakespeare's Women“Unseen… but alas never unheard”: Staging "The Tempest"
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What would the special effects of "The Tempest" have looked like on stage in the 17th and 19th centuries? Jo recounts the details of Charles Kean's production in 1857 at the Princess's Theatre.
Jo Wilding Shakespeare's Works The Tempest 400th AnniversaryA spooky theme for Hallowe'en: Macbeth's Weyard Sisters on the stage
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Did you know that the women at the beginning of Macbeth are never referred to as 'witches'? Read more to discover about their portrayal on the stage.
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