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William Shakespeare
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Learn about the man behind the works with Shakespedia, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Ferdinand and Miranda
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Rethink the relationship behind Ferdinand and Miranda in William Shakespeare's 'Tempest'.
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Paul Edmondson
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Spokespeople: Paul Edmondson - Head of Research and Knowledge
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Imagining Anne Hathaway
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Avril Rowlands imagines Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife, as a talented female writer that comes up with the cunning plan to get her plays performed under her husband's name when he suffers rejection as a playwright.
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Key Stage 1
Education Schools and CPD
Bring Shakespeare to life for your Key Stage 1 students with hands on workshops at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Shakespeare in Armenian, part III
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On the occasion of Vartavar Day in Armenia, we explore the Armenian translations of Shakespeare held in our library.
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Elizabeth Barnard (Part One)
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Phil Spinks sheds light on the early life of Elizabeth Barnard, Shakespeare's granddaughter and his last direct descendant.
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William Hogarth: Satirising 'All is True'
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Gemma Sykes takes a look at how artist William Hogarth used the 1727 production of William Shakespeare and John Fletcher's play 'All is True', or 'Henry VIII', to comment on eighteenth century British politics.
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Shakespeare’s New Place Announces Opening Date for New Exhibition Exploring the Importance of Female Characters on Stage
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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust announces the opening date of its upcoming exhibition at Shakespeare's New Place.
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Two Years Volunteering at the Home of Shakespeare - from Philistine to Ambassador
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Andrew Muir talks about his experience volunteering at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Will Kemp
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Listen to an imagined account from actor, founder, and shareholder of Shakespeare's theatre company The Lord Chamberlain's Men
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Happy 50th Birthday, Shakespeare Centre!
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For William Shakespeare's 450th birthday celebration, we're hosting a blog series to highlight the events that took place around the world for the Bard's 400th birthday back in 1964. In this post, read about the origins of The Shakespeare Centre.
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"Stratford-super-Avon": Sir William Dugdale’s "Antiquities of Warwickshire"
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Sir William Dugdale's "The Antiquities of Warwickshire" is one of the greatest county histories ever written, describing Warwickshire in terms of its history, topography, and genealogy. It contains an early reference to Stratford upon Avon as the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
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Competition: The Landscape of my Youth
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An art and poetry competition for 16-25 year olds from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, inspired by two great poets from very different lands.
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Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy: 400 years later
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Rosalyn Sklar looks at Robert Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy on the 400th anniversary of its first publication.
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Henry Condell
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Listen to an imagined account from a principal actor in the King's Men and compiler and editor of Shakespeare's First Folio
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About Shakespeare's New Place
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Learn more about the grand family home in Stratford-upon-Avon, purchased by William Shakespeare at the age of 33
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Shakespeare Week Returns for A Spectacular Weekend of Free Family Fun in Stratford-upon-Avon
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On Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March 2024, families are invited to Stratford-upon-Avon
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The Underrated Heroines of Shakespeare
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We all know of Beatrice, Rosalind, and Viola – some of Shakespeare's strongest and most well-known female characters – but for International Women's Day we're shedding light on some of Shakespeare's lesser known (but in no way less empowering) heroines.
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Mementoes of Shakespeare’s Home – Comfort in a Time of Crisis
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A blog exploring mementoes collected by William Bucher from his visits to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1944
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Shakespeare’s Birthplace Partners with Award-Winning Distillery to Launch Exclusive Gin Inspired by Playwright’s Work
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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collaborates with the multi-award-winning Pinnock Distillery to create a new small-batch dry gin.