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Stephano and Trinculo
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William Shakespeare's "The Tempest"'s Stefano and Trinculo are more than just fools for comic relief. Take a look into Helen Hargest's insights regarding these two characters' roles within this enigmatic play, including thoughts on Sam Mendes's RSC production from 1993.
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Cicero in the Collections
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To tie in with the staging of Robert Harris's Imperium we highlight ten favourite items from our Roman and Cicero related collections.
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The Greenwood Tree
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Dedicate a leaf of our Greenwood Tree to leave your mark on Shakespeare's New Place.
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Susanna and the Elders
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Rosalyn Sklar discusses the Biblical story of "Susanna and the Elders" in the book of Daniel, and its potential as the origin of William Shakespeare's and Anne Hathaway's eldest daughter's name.
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Carrie Reichardt
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Find out more about Carrie Reichardt, SBT's artist in residence during winter 2017-18
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A spooky theme for Hallowe'en: Macbeth's Weyard Sisters on the stage
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Did you know that the women at the beginning of Macbeth are never referred to as 'witches'? Read more to discover about their portrayal on the stage.
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Othello: The Moor of Venice
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Othello. Find out more about how Iago manipulates everyone around him and the rise of Othello's jealousy
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The Merchant of Venice
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Merchant of Venice. Find out more about the pursuit of Portia and the lengths Antonio will go to.
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The very magnificence of his obstinacy
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The art of painting actors in leading character roles has been around since the time of David Garrick; it continued into modernity, as illustrated by this portrait of Laurence Olivier as Coriolanus.
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Richard III and the Perils of Foam!
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The 'Shakespeare by Design' project team aids in preserving important costumes for the RSC. There are many dangers that face costumes as time passes and the elements take their toll.
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Letters from Our Volunteers: Ann's Adventures in the Archives
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Read about Ann's experience volunteering in our archives and reading room, and discover why she has found it to be so rewarding.
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Letters from Our Volunteers: Ged's Story at New Place
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Learn about Ged's experience volunteering at Shakespeare's New Place, and find out more about "The Mad Hatter's Club" that is turning up at New Place.
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Dracula or the Un-dead... Bram and the Guv’nor at the SBT
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Discussing Bram Stoker's Dracula and Jefny Ashcroft's play Bram and the Guv'nor
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Avis Hodgson: from actress to nurse
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Avis Hodgson and Kathleen Talbot were nurses at Clopton House when it was a hospital during the First World War.
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400 Years of Yuletide
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We’re celebrating 400 years of Yuletide this festive season, with a different theme at each of Shakespeare’s family homes.
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Theatricum Botanicum
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Shakespeare on the Road reaches Theatricum Botanicum
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An Original Brew
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Introducing the new Alison Gardiner handcrafted mugs
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World Porridge Day
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Using porridge to tackle world hunger
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Happy National Poetry Day
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To celebrate National Poetry Day, take a look at a 1640 edition of Shakespeare's sonnets. Also read the poem written about the beginning of the plague