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[av_textblock] There are Shakespeare scholars who suggest that there are some Shakespeare plays that don’t really work on the stage and should be regarded as … Read more
It is thought that Shakespeare coined the word ‘groundlings’, which became the nickname for those audience members who stood at the theatre. In Elizabethan theatres, … Read more
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Although Shakespeare lived 400 years ago, his language is so ingrained in our everyday speech we’re often quoting Shakespeare without realising it. When you enter … Read more
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[av_textblock] Did Elizabethan audiences at the Globe Theatre ever see Shakespeare in Macbeth, performing on stage? It’s quite possible. As well as being the world’s … Read more
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[av_textblock] Reading Shakespeare’s original scripts can sometimes throw up issues around understanding – not just understanding the words of the characters, but also understanding Shakespeare’s … Read more
A ‘pun’ is usually defined as a play on words, or a play upon words, but it would be more accurate to describe punning as … Read more
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Shakespeare and America have had a long love affair. While the early American writers were struggling to find a form and a style that would … Read more
[av_textblock] Shakespeare’s themes and stories have inspired numerous operas over the years. Here’s our list of operas that have used Shakespeare as inspiration: The Tempest … Read more
