Chevalier Ira Aldridge
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Ira Aldridge found his greatest success when he toured Europe and was showered with honours before ending his days in the Polish city of Łódź.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthCopyright of the artist
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1851 - Ira Aldridge Comes to Stratford
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In 1851 Ira Aldridge played at the Royal Shakespearean Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon for eight days. During that time he visited Shakespeare's Birthplace twice and appeared in seven plays.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month'Mislike me not for my complexion...'
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Ira Aldridge broke new ground by managing a theatre in 1828, taking on "white" Shakespearian roles and rewriting Titus Andronicus so he could play Aaron as a hero.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthSunshine for the Henley Street Fun Palace 2017!
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This has been the most successful Fun Palace so far, with hundreds of visitors enjoying the stalls, performances, and activities.
Lisa Peter Fun PalacesCultureShake project week at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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The participants of our three-year transnational learning project, CultureShake, came to the Trust last week to continue their project and gain valuable insights.
Lisa Peter CultureShakeThe African Roscius
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This second post in our Black History Month series on Ira Aldridge looks at his first performances in Othello and how he became known as The African Roscius.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month OthelloA Visit to Fuzhou, China
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Although Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu could never have met, there are common themes within their works, especially with regard to love and human relationships.
Nic FulcherThe Perfect Pop-Up Shakespeare Event
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Jennie Maizels and Austin Tichenor were welcomed to introduce and celebrate their new book, 'Pop-Up Shakespeare'.
Emma MulveaghAnne Hathaway's Cottage Conservation Works
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Work has just commenced on some essential conservation works at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
Gemma McGlinchey Conservation Anne Hathaway's CottageShakespeare in German
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On the German Day of Unity, Mareike Doleschal examines the custodial history of a set of German Shakespeare translations held in the Trust's library.
Mareike Doleschal Translating Shakespeare