Posted 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 AnniversaryThe ‘jordan’ was popular slang for a chamber-pot or potty, a 16th-17th century domestic item
Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsFor 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 AnniversaryIn 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 AnniversaryFor 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 AnniversaryRethink the relationship behind Ferdinand and Miranda in William Shakespeare's 'Tempest'.
Sylvia Morris Shakespeare's Works Shakespeare's Women The Tempest 400th AnniversaryThough "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 AnniversaryAnn 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 WomenWhat 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 Anniversary