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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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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?
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
Discover the women behind the Gunpowder Plot.
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Shakespeare and His World: Top Ten Objects (Part 2)
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
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
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
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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Clamorous Voices? Discussing Shakespeare's Women in Performance
Visit Shakespeare's Family Homes What's On
October's free online Research Conversation: Clamorous Voices? Discussing Shakespeare's Women in Performance, hosted by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Two Years Volunteering at the Home of Shakespeare - from Philistine to Ambassador
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
Andrew Muir talks about his experience volunteering at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Invites Families to Get Closer to Nature This May Half-Term
About Us News & Media Press Releases
Experience the family homes of Shakespeare in a different way this May half-term school holiday with a programme of family-friendly events
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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.
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Pictures: Home of Shakespeare Announces New Exhibition Exploring Importance of Female Characters As Part of International Women’s Day Celebrations
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International Women’s Day is celebrated in style at the home of Shakespeare, as one of the central characters explored in a newly announced exhibition visited the playwright’s Birthplace whilst it bathes in purple light
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Teacher Champions: Benefits and Expectations
Education Schools and CPD CPD Teacher Champions
Learn more about how the Teacher Champions programme will benefit you and the commitments required.