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Shakespeare on the centenary of the Armistice

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Sylvia Morris

The progress of the 1914-1918 Great War has been closely followed in the UK over the past four years. Radio and TV programmes, and major events have ensured we could not forget the dreadful events of 100 years ago. In … Continue reading →

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Sir Walter Raleigh’s 400th anniversary

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Sylvia Morris

2018 marks 400 years since the death by execution of one of the most remarkable men of Shakespeare’s period, Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh is popularly known for bringing back the first potatoes from Virginia, for popularising tobacco, and for placing … Continue reading →

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Following the Shakespeare Trail

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Sylvia Morris

The weather now, in mid-December, is as dreary as Shakespeare describes at the end of Love’s Labour’s Lost. Ways are truly foul and there is little incentive to get anywhere on foot, even though that’s always my favourite method of exploring … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare in London

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Sylvia Morris

With the ending of the RSC’s London season of the two Henry IV plays, performances of Shakespeare’s plays in the capital are currently a little few and far between. Shakespeare’s Globe is taking its winter break, and the new Sam … Continue reading →

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