Rio Turnbull is a student in her third year at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA. The University and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust have an internship placement which lasts 14 weeks in which Rio has been placed in the Digital department. She shares her experiences a few weeks in.
Bethany Hughes Internship VolunteeringShakespeare died on 23 April 1616 and mystery surrounds his final illness - we explore some theories and possible treatments.
Rebekah Owens Shakespeare and MedicineIn recognition of First Contact Day, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust commemorates first contact between outer space and William Shakespeare.
Kelsey Ridge Translating ShakespeareJoin us as we launch 'Shakespeare Connected'.
Sophie Misson Shakespeare ConnectedIntroducing a new blog series exploring women in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's Collection.
Mareike Doleschal juliet filesAn auspicious fume-filled day dawns. Two 'beasts' create havoc before a soggy deluge and the rise of the earthworm. Unusual 'artwork' is plucked into being on the Birthplace lawn...
New Place GardensMeet Sam, who's on a placement in our Marketing Department as part of his BA in English and Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham.
Bethany Hughes Internship VolunteeringJoin fellow life long learners on one of our Adult Leisure Courses.
On the occasion of St. Patrick's Day, we are pleased to publish a very special video. It features Shakespeare Birthplace Trust volunteer Ann McDermott reading sonnet 116 in Irish.
Mareike Doleschal Translating Shakespeare IrishMuiris Sionóid gives us an insight into the art of translating Shakespeare's sonnets into Irish and shares with us his deep love of words. His translations are held at the Shakespeare Library and Archive.
Muiris Sionóid Translating Shakespeare Irish