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Macbeth
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia Shakespeare's Plays
A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Macbeth. Find out more about his desire to be King and the lengths that he and his wife will both go
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What Manner of Man was Shakespeare?
Explore Shakespeare Podcasts What Was Shakespeare Really Like?
The first in a four-part lecture series from Professor Sir Stanley Wells; 'What Was Shakespeare Really Like'
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Bold and Brave Women from Shakespeare
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
We're excited to announce the publication of our new book, Bold and Brave Women from Shakespeare, created in collaboration with Walker Books and illustrator Becca Stadtlander
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Life
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia Shakespeare Quotes by Theme
Find popular Shakespeare quotes on life
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Love
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia Shakespeare Quotes by Theme
Find popular Shakespeare quotes on love, perfect for weddings and other romantic occasions
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Credits for Famous Beyond Words
Visit Shakespeare's Family Homes Shakespeare's Birthplace
Famous Beyond Words Exhibition Credits
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How Did Actors Learn Their Lines?
Explore Shakespeare Podcasts Let's Talk Shakespeare
'How did actors learn their lines?' - the question discussed in episode four of our Let's Talk Shakespeare podcast. From the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Special Guest: Shakespeare's Royal Links
Explore Shakespeare Podcasts 60 Minutes with Shakespeare
In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' special guest HRH The Prince of Wales discusses Shakespeare's links to the royalty of his day,.
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Thomas Middleton
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia Shakespeare's Circle
Listen to an imagined account from the prolific English dramatist, who collaborated with Shakespeare and revised some of his works after his death
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The Gunpowder Plot – Who were the women?
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Discover the women behind the Gunpowder Plot.
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Shakespeare and His World: Top Ten Objects (Part 2)
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In this sequel to "Shakespeare and His World: Top Ten Objects (Part 1)", take a look at the final five 'Objects of the Week' of the MOOC 'Shakespeare and His World' course taught by Jennifer Reid and Professor Jonathan Bate.
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Shakespeare and medicine: mental health in Tudor times
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Find out more about Tudor views of mental health, and how Shakespeare explores this theme in his plays.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Elizabethan Gold Angel
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An Elizabethan gold Angel - a coin thought to have sacred, healing power. Now held in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's Collections.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Bronze Cauldron
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Cauldrons were commonplace domestic items during Shakespeare’s lifetime, and were used by the women of the household for cooking meals for the family.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Joint-stool
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Elizabeth Sharrett explores the humble joint stool, which would have proved useful as a prop on the Renaissance stage.
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Chevalier Ira Aldridge
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Ira Aldridge found his greatest success when he toured Europe and was showered with honours before ending his days in the Polish city of Łódź.
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Shakespeare in Portuguese
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To mark Brazil's Independence Day, Brazilian professor and translator Rafael Raffaelli reflects on the challenges of translating Shakespeare into Portuguese.
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A ghost in Nash’s House?
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
Paranormal activity spotted at Shakespeare Birthplace Trust property.
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Best Will in the World
Education Schools and CPD Key Stage 2
Energetic full-day drama workshops for KS2 on your choice of A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, Macbeth or Twelfth Night.
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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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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Invites Audiences to Stratford-upon-Avon for a Weekend of Free Family Fun
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Families are invited to Stratford-upon-Avon for a weekend of free performances, live arts, and hands-on crafting to celebrate the end of Shakespeare Week on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2025.