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Nelson Mandela and Shakespeare

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

From around the world the main news this morning, is of the death of Nelson Mandela. I was privileged, in 2005, to meet Sonny Venkatrathnam who had been imprisoned with Mandela on Robben Island, and to examine the Robben Island … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Shakespeare’s restless world: an era in objects

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

Most books on the subject of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods include chapters on seafaring and exploration, religious change, war, medicine and government, supported by illustrations of maps, religious paintings, contemporary buildings, portraits and printed works. The head of the … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and our restless world

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

In 2010 the British Museum collaborated with the BBC to create The History of the World in 100 Objects, radio broadcasts linked with a website and book of the same name. It focused on items from the Museum’s collection ranging … Continue reading →

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Julius Caesar: Shakespeare’s African play

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

In this year of firsts, Greg Doran, who’s about to take over the running of the Royal Shakespeare Company, is creating a few firsts of his own. He’s currently rehearsing the first RSC Shakespeare production featuring a completely black cast. … Continue reading →

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