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Category Archives: Legacy
Shakespeare in cartoons: the story of Bruce Bairnsfather
I’m always surprised to find how many links there are between Stratford, Shakespeare and other creative people. Recently I heard from Mark Warby who has provided me with the following information about one of these, the famous First World War … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy, Stratford-upon-Avon
Tagged Bruce Bairnsfather, cartoons, Mark Warby, Old Bill, World War 1
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The Hollow Crown: popularising Shakespeare on TV
Whenever an actor best known for film or TV work is cast to perform in Shakespeare there’s always a debate about whether celebrity casting is a good or a bad thing. Should, in particular, theatres, employ celebrities in an obvious … Continue reading
Looking back and forward: the Birmingham Rep at 100
I spent Saturday in Birmingham, at the Old Repertory Theatre in Station Street, which this year celebrates its centenary. A couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog about the history of Barry Jackson’s great theatre. The keynote speech was … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy, Shakespeare on Stage
Tagged Barry Jackson, Birmingham Rep, David Edgar, John Harrison, Paul Scofield, Peter Brook
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Visiting Shakespeare’s Stratford treasures
The question of how to celebrate the life and work of Shakespeare in the town of his birth is one that has caused much deliberation over the centuries. In 1847 the Birthplace, that “heart-stirring relic” was purchased for the nation … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy, Stratford-upon-Avon
Tagged Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Shakespeare's Treasures
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Shakespeare at New Place: making the house a home
You can tell a lot, can’t you, about people from the inside of their houses, and what they choose to put there? The TV programme Through the Keyhole is jokily based on the idea that it’s possible to deduce the … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy, Shakespeare's World, Stratford-upon-Avon
Tagged David and Goliath, Lewis Hiccox, material culture, New Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace, Tara Hamling
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Henry V, Edwards’ Boys and World War 1
This past weekend an extraordinary series of performances of Henry V has been staged in Stratford-upon-Avon, for once almost unrelated to the RSC or the SBT, the leading Shakespeare organisations in the town, but all to do with Shakespeare’s school, … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy, Shakespeare on Stage, Stratford-upon-Avon
Tagged Edwards' Boys, Henry V, King Edward VI School
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Souvenirs of Shakespeare: “I’ll have his picture”
Whenever we visit an unusual place or special event, we buy a souvenir. We may want to show off to our friends, or just to have something to remind us of the occasion. The first proper Shakespeare souvenirs were the … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy
Tagged Francis Gastrell, Minton, relics, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, souvenirs, Thomas Sharp
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Relics of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre’s fire
Last year on 6 March, the anniversary of the fire that destroyed the first Shakespeare Memorial Theatre I wrote a piece about the events of the day. Most people who were living in the town at the time remembered it … Continue reading
Remembering Professor Marvin Spevack
A few days ago the death of the veteran Shakespeare academic Marvin Spevack was announced. For me his name is always associated with Concordances to Shakespeare’s works, both the one-volume Harvard Edition and the Complete and Systematic version in nine … Continue reading
Richard III: the story continues
The story of the discovery of the skeleton of Richard III in Leicester is, you can tell, going to run and run. On Wednesday 27 February at 9pm the More4 TV Channel screens another documentary, Richard III: the Unseen Story. The earlier … Continue reading