In 1959, Paul Robeson returned to the English stage after 23 years’ absence to play Othello in the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre’s 100th Season.
Helen Hargest Black History Month Othello Picture of the MonthTibor Reich designed and manufactured a variety of carpets, curtains, textile panels, and wall hangings to decorate the new Shakespeare Centre on Henley Street.
ShakespeareanaAn Elizabethan gold Angel - a coin thought to have sacred, healing power. Now held in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's Collections.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsThe Virtual Manuscript Room is a dazzling resource for those interested in film adaptations of Shakespeare.
Shakespeare on FilmTake a look at a rare piece in our early printed books collection: a single page from Shakespeare's first published work, "Venus and Adonis".
Robyn Greenwood Shakespeare and his World--MOOCThis joyful and vibrant textile panel was designed and produced by Tibor Reich to celebrate the 1969 Bicentenary of the Garrick Jubilee.
ShakespereanaTake a look at this 16th century purse or 'sweet bag'
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsA film version of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' adapted from a Peter Hall production, never actually released to audiences, was recently found in the SBT collections.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare on FilmWatch David as he explains the history, both older and more modern, surrounding the courting settle in Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
Say it with FlowersIf Shakespeare did have a preferred place in which to keep his writings, it was most likely a desk box, like this one held by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collection.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 Objects