Wooing Shakespeare across cultures: Shakespeare in Bengali
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We are marking Shakespeare’s birthday with a blog by Dattatreya Dutt about the art of translating Shakespeare into Bengali.
Dattatreya Dutt Translating ShakespeareCopyright of the artist
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Shakespeare and medicine: Shakespeare’s final illness
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Shakespeare died on 23 April 1616 and mystery surrounds his final illness - we explore some theories and possible treatments.
Rebekah Owens Shakespeare and MedicineShakespeare in Klingon
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In recognition of First Contact Day, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust commemorates first contact between outer space and William Shakespeare.
Kelsey Ridge Translating ShakespeareShakespeare Connected: A Showcase of Current Research
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Join us as we launch 'Shakespeare Connected'.
Sophie Misson Shakespeare Connected‘The Juliet Files’: Representations of Women in the SBT Collections
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Introducing a new blog series exploring women in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's Collection.
Mareike Doleschal juliet filesShakespeare in Irish
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On the occasion of St. Patrick's Day, we are pleased to publish a very special video. It features Shakespeare Birthplace Trust volunteer Ann McDermott reading sonnet 116 in Irish.
Mareike Doleschal Translating Shakespeare IrishAistriú na Soinéad go Gaeilge: Saothar Grá! Translating the Sonnets to Irish: A Labour of Love
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Muiris Sionóid gives us an insight into the art of translating Shakespeare's sonnets into Irish and shares with us his deep love of words. His translations are held at the Shakespeare Library and Archive.
Muiris Sionóid Translating Shakespeare IrishA Mulberry Love Token
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A new acquisition, this mulberry wood picture frame is a perfect example of how one small item can tell us volumes about Shakespeare’s legacy and the history of the people of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Rosalyn SklarBuzz Goodbody: the Classical Revolutionary
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This International Women’s Day, we remember Buzz Goodbody - the first woman director with the Royal Shakespeare Company, who campaigned for social justice for all marginalised groups. We hold collections that shed light on this and other aspects of her li
Jim Ranahan International Women's Day Royal Shakespeare Company juliet filesShakespeare and medicine: mental health in Tudor times
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Find out more about Tudor views of mental health, and how Shakespeare explores this theme in his plays.
Rebekah Owens Shakespeare and Medicine