Monthly Archives: March 2014

Taking Hamlet around the Globe

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

Touring has been an essential part of acting life for centuries: Shakespeare is thought to have seen his first plays as a child when a professional touring group came to Stratford-upon-Avon, and we assume he was one of the actors … Continue reading →

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The end of a tradition: Charlecote’s deer and Nigel Playfair’s As You Like It

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

As You Like It was in the very first season of plays performed at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in April-May 1879. With its references to the Forest of Arden the gently romantic comedy was bound to please. The other Shakespeares … Continue reading →

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Fact or fiction: Shakespeare at Charlecote

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

There are many legends about Shakespeare’s life, but none is more compelling than that linking him with Charlecote Park, near Stratford-upon-Avon. Local historian Dr Robert Bearman has just sent me details of a new publication that relates to it: Anyone … Continue reading →

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