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Picturing Shakespeare’s characters

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

My last post was about processions of people dressed as Shakespeare’s characters, especially in relation to David Garrick’s The Jubilee. It’s as if they have a life independent of the plays, so nobody would be surprised to see Falstaff, Juliet … Continue reading →

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Taking to the streets with Shakespeare’s characters

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

Shakespeare celebrations in Stratford have taken many forms over the past two and a half centuries. I’ve written before about the history of holding feasts, an essential component of any party. But what’s also notable is the tradition of characters … Continue reading →

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Lunching with Shakespeare: Stratford’s Birthday Celebrations

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

It’s recently been announced that Stratford’s traditional Birthday Luncheon for 500 people will not be held this year. It’s an event that has been part of the annual festivities for as long as I can remember. In fact celebrating Shakespeare’s … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s Avon, Act 3: David Garrick’s Jubilee

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Sylvia Morris

The story of Stratford’s rise from being a typical market town into an international tourist destination is often said to start in 1769 when the greatest actor of the day, David Garrick, put on a three-day celebration of Shakespeare. The fact … Continue reading →

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