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Witchcraft on page and stage

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

The Royal Shakespeare Company is currently staging the multi-authored play The Witch of Edmonton, first performed in 1621. It’s easy to see how attractive the play is since its subject relates so closely to Macbeth. In Shakespeare’s play the weird … Continue reading →

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Stirling Castle’s links to Shakespeare

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

On my recent trip to Stirling for the British Shakespeare Association conference I made a point of visiting the city’s historic castle. Although I knew of its importance at a strategic spot overlooking the crossing of the River Forth, I … Continue reading →

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Christmas at court: Queen Elizabeth’s wardrobe raided

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

  You’re at work again and everything is getting back to normal.  Spare a thought then for those who are busiest at Christmas – those who entertain us. In spite of the more sophisticated offerings available today, people still enjoy pantomimes. … Continue reading →

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