Monthly Archives: March 2013

Relics of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre’s fire

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

Last year on 6 March, the anniversary of the fire that destroyed the first Shakespeare Memorial Theatre I wrote a piece about the events of the day. Most people who were living in the town at the time remembered it … Continue reading →

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Seeking A Midsummer Night’s Dream in “the winds of March”

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

It’s the beginning of March and signs of spring are still few and far between after a long and dreary winter. What does the dedicated Shakespeare-lover need to cheer themselves up? A Midsummer Night’s Dream, of course! And of course … Continue reading →

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Remembering Professor Marvin Spevack

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

A few days ago the death of the veteran Shakespeare academic Marvin Spevack was announced. For me his name is always associated with Concordances to Shakespeare’s works, both the one-volume Harvard Edition and the Complete and Systematic version in nine … Continue reading →

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