Othello Sixth Form Conference 2019
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Four students from King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls in Birmingham write about what it is like to attend a Sixth Form Conference at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
OthelloCopyright of the artist
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The African Roscius
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This second post in our Black History Month series on Ira Aldridge looks at his first performances in Othello and how he became known as The African Roscius.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month OthelloBlack History Month; Ira Aldridge (1807 – 1867)
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For the 30th Black History Month we are celebrating the life of Ira Aldridge who died 150 years ago this year
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month OthelloShakespeare in Love...in Spain
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Shakespeare being used as a dramatic character predate 'Shakespeare in Love' by hundreds of years in Spain.
Jennifer Reid Behind the Scenes Othello In the VaultShakespeare's Singing Advent Calendar - December 1st
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Join in with festivities at Shakespeare Birthplace Trust with our new Shakespeare’s Singing Advent Calendar!
Katie Neville Shakespeare's Singing Advent Calendar Othello Shakespeare's BirthplaceInspired by Shakespeare: The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company
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Shakespeare has inspired all kinds of music over the centuries. The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company uses his original verses to create songs with a modern twist.
Romeo and Juliet Othello Shakespeare and MusicShakespeare's Saddest Song
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What would have been Shakespeare's saddest song? Take a look at our insights into this great question and our answer to it.
Othello Shakespeare and MusicShakespeare in 100 Objects: Bed Curtains
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Find out about the bed hangings that would have been familiar in Shakespeare's world
Elizabeth Sharrett Othello Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsPicture of the Month - October 2012
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In 1959, Paul Robeson returned to the English stage after 23 years’ absence to play Othello in the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre’s 100th Season.
Helen Hargest Black History Month Othello Picture of the MonthShakespeare in 100 Objects: Linen Sheet
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White embroidered linen played an integral role in the early modern death ritual, as a tool in the spiritual preparation of an individual for the afterlife.
Elizabeth Sharrett Othello Shakespeare in 100 Objects