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44. Delia Bacon and Shakespeare's Authorship
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In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Graham Holderness discusses the part Delia Bacon plays in the Shakespeare authorship question.
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8. Stratford Life in Shakespeare's Works
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In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Michael Wood discusses how Shakespeare's works reflect aspects of life in Stratford-upon-Avon during his time.
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Shakespeare Connected - 'Not to be': Death in the Collections
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This blog introduces a Shakespeare Connected exhibition on death and material culture.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Hornbook
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How would the young William Shakespeare, attending Stratford-upon-Avon’s grammar school, have learned to read and write? This blog describes the use of the hornbook.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Sampler
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Throughout the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, samplers were increasingly used by girls and young women to practise their embroidery technique
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Bedsteads
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A fresh take on the Hathaway bedsteads by Elizabeth Sharrett, studying for a PhD in English Literature at the Shakespeare Institute.
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Shakespeare's Stories: Photographs of Viola
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View and listen to discussion concerning this 1960 image of Malvolio taunting Viola, along with others.
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Shakespeare's Villains - Richard III
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Anna Griffiths looks at part of the iconic costume worn by Antony Sher in Bill Alexander’s 1984 production of Richard III.
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The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival
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Shakespeare on the Road has arrived in New Orleans. Learn more about the Tulane Shakespeare Festival and how it has reached over 60,000 theatregoers
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Podcast: Did Shakespeare Love His Wife?
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Let's Talk Shakespeare!
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Shakespeare Girl Guiding Day
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On Saturday 24 September, 80 Brownies from across Stratford District took part in a Discovering Shakespeare Day at the Shakespeare Centre.
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Inspired by Shakespeare: The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company
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Shakespeare has inspired all kinds of music over the centuries. The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company uses his original verses to create songs with a modern twist.
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43. James Wilmot and Shakespeare's Authorship
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In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Stanley Wells discusses the part James Wilmot plays in the authorship story.
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22. Shakespeare's Knowledge of Theatrical Practice
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In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Tina Packer discusses what Shakespeare's plays reveal about his knowledge of theatrical practice.
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Music and Madness in Shakespeare's Plays
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Madness and music often go hand in hand during Shakespeare's time. When one's internal harmony is in balance, they lead healthy minds. When that harmony is disturbed, however, one gets cases such as that of Ophelia's.
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Shakespeare and medicine: Friar Lawrence
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In the first in a series about Shakespeare and medicine, we focus on the character of Friar Lawrence from 'Romeo and Juliet'.
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Conservation in Action at Shakespeare’s Houses
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How do you move a 16th century cabinet? Learn about the conservation of a piece of furniture created in Stratford-upon-Avon during William Shakespeare's day.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Razor
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Read about the dual Tudor profession of the 'barber-surgeon'
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Nightcap
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Nightcaps were used for much more than simply ensuring warmth in bed.
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A Victorian replica of Shakespeare’s Birthplace
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Read about the replica Birthplace built as a visitor attraction in 1847 by Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens