Accessibility with a Difference
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New and creative approaches to accessibility are making major developments in the theatre industry, including Talking Birds’ innovative tool, The Difference Engine
Emma BessentCopyright of the artist
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Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to be dressed with Tudor-inspired floral displays from 14 December — 5 January
Autumn in Shakespeare’s Town Gardens
Shakespeare's family homes
In the latest update from the gardens of Shakespeare's family homes, apples are picked, bulbs and wallflowers are planted. Leaves turn colour and take flight, flap and twist in autumnal winds. Sunflowers take a menacing turn.
Jane Shaw GardensWomen in British garden history
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Shakespeare Birthplace Trust gardener Annamaria Vass explores the role of women in British garden history.
Annamaria Vass juliet filesPutting theatre in its place
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Introducing Coventry-based theatre company Talking Birds before they pitch up in Shakespeare's New Place for their latest show, The Festival of Lost & Found.
Emma BessentBetsy Harris the Patchwork Artist
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Discover the life and work of Hephzibah Harris, an expert craftswoman.
Jann Tracy juliet filesBringing a magical energy to Shakespeare's Birthplace
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We meet Tara Sachdeva, co-founder and director at Compass Presents, and the creative mind behind House Party on Henley Street, which is part of the national Museums at Night festival
“There was a star danced, and under that was I born” – illustrations of Much Ado About Nothing’s Beatrice
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Enjoy illustrations of one of Shakespeare's greatest heroines from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Library.
Shelley Bushman juliet files5 people who shaped history on Henley Street
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Travel through time to find out more about some of the real people who will inspire the characters at our Museums at Night event
“Get you to Girton Beatrice, get you to Newham. Here's no place for you maids.”
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Philippa Higson discusses how a quote from Much Ado About Nothing was used in a nineteenth century article to promote patriarchal society and the suppression of women's rights.
Philippa Higson Bram Stoker Collection juliet files