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Amy Davies takes a look back at how people entertained themselves in Tudor England.
Amy DaviesAmy Davies takes a look back at how people entertained themselves in Tudor England.
Amy DaviesLibrarian Mareike Doleschal introduces nine unique early printed books that inspired A Shakespeare Motley, a book recently published by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Mareike Doleschal prospero filesBouke Oldenhof, dramaturg, theatre producer, playwright and translator of Shakespeare, sheds light on the Frisian language and transferring Shakespeare’s words into his native tongue.
Bouke Oldenhof Translating ShakespeareMareike Doleschal introduces a selection of bookplates belonging to previous owners of the Trust's early printed books.
Mareike Doleschal prospero filesA new online exhibition goes 'Searching for Shakespeare' through objects uncovered on the site of his former home
Searching for ShakespeareLibrarian Mareike Doleschal introduces a new blog series called the Prospero Files dedicated to exploring the Trust’s library collection.
Mareike Doleschal prospero filesHannah Barker introduces us to three remarkable actors who played Shakespeare’s female characters.
Hannah Barker juliet filesThis week’s tribute blog goes to India and explores the links between the country and the Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust’s collection, in particular the Trust Library.
Mareike Doleschal Translating ShakespeareTrust Librarian Mareike Doleschal explores links between the collections and Japan.
Mareike Doleschal Translating ShakespeareHannah Barker looks at the different approaches to representing Shakespeare’s portrait in translated editions of his works.
Hannah Barker Translating Shakespeare