This cloak was used in productions starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen. It was and is a masterful example of craftsmanship in theatrical costume design.
Paula Wilkinson Macbeth Shakespeare by DesignThis post is for all you beekeepers out there! In the sixteenth century, bees were kept in domed skep hives, like the one featured in today’s blog.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsSix Roman coins were found in the town of Tiddington, which was once the site of a Roman industrial town. Emily Millward relates this discovery back to Shakespeare's Roman plays and one remarkable Egyptian queen: Cleopatra.
Emily Millward Shakespeare on Show Shakespeare and his World--MOOCRead about this iconic writing tool, often closely associated with Shakespeare himself
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsBefore any good costume comes a costume design. These costumes from a 1960 production of "The Winter's Tale" prove it.
Robyn Greenwood Shakespeare by DesignOn the face of it, this oil bevelled panel seems to be a scene from a kitchen but, as Peter Hewitt asks, can we read more into it?
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsA gold brooch with the motto 'Amor Vincit Omnia' holds a meaning that has easy ties to Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
Emily Millward Shakespeare on ShowDr Tara Hamling discusses the challenges of bringing New Place to 'life' in the augmented reality feature of our EYE Shakespeare app.
Paula Wilkinson Going DigitalWelcome to Play On! – the blog series on Shakespeare and music.
Shakespeare and MusicPhotographing costume is a slow business.
Paula Wilkinson Shakespeare by Design