Category Archives: Legacy

British Black and Asian Shakespeare

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

We’re in the middle of Black History Month 2014, and it’s a good moment to draw attention to a major project on the history of non-white performers of Shakespeare. British Black and Asian Shakespeare is run by Professor Tony Howard … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s marvellous sweet music

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

Shakespeare’s own use of music, and the many ways in which Shakespeare’s works have inspired composers in the centuries since he wrote them, are among the most recurrent subjects for this blog. And in the next few weeks there are … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and the memories of the German nation

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

The British Museum is just about to launch its new exhibition Germany: Memories of a Nation.  Following a successful formula, the Museum’s Director Neil MacGregor has a Radio 4 series under way that links museum objects with an idea or … Continue reading →

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Stratford-upon-Avon’s historic Town Hall

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

Standing at the busy junction of Sheep Street, Chapel Street, Ely Street and High Street is Stratford’s Town Hall. From the outside it’s a dignified building built of Cotswold stone and facing towards the High Street, in a niche, is … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Shakespeare’s First Folio

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

Shakespeare’s First Folio is back in the news again, with a documentary presented by actor Simon Russell Beale having been broadcast on 9 September. It’s part of the series The Secret Life of Books, a fascinating look at the process of creative … Continue reading →

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If music be the food of love, play on! Music Notes at the RSC

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

Music and theatre have always been closely associated. You might not always be aware of it when you visit a theatre, but it is often created live by a team of largely unseen musicians.  The RSC, after its formation, insisted … Continue reading →

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David Garrick’s Jubilee

Posted on September 8, 2014 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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Shakespeare’s mothers and sons

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

For Shakespeare’s towards the end of his life, early September must have been a sad time, not just because it signalled the end of summer. Both parents died at this time of year: his father was buried on 8 September 1601, and … Continue reading →

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The Two Gentlemen of Verona meet Shakespeare in Love

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

On 3 September 2014 the RSC’s production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona is to be broadcast Live from Stratford-upon-Avon to cinemas. I’ve written before about the way this enables people who would never have the chance to see plays … Continue reading →

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Keeping Shakespeare’s spirit alive at New Place, his final home

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

In August 2014 a further consultation is taking place on the future of New Place, Shakespeare’s last home, the final public consultation day being 30 August. Since the first consultation last year, I’ve spent a lot of time reading about … Continue reading →

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