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 MusicLudicrous lovers tend to fall into two categories: writers of music, and performers of music. They also tend to always be men. What might that mean for women?
Shakespeare and MusicLovers are present in many of Shakespeare's plays. They range from the heartfelt and sincere to the ridiculous and absurd, and throughout it all, music plays an important part of their longing and woes.
Shakespeare and MusicWhile death is something of a taboo topic nowadays, in Shakespeare's time it was common to have constant reminders of it -- and for the Bard, these reminders often occurred in the happier moments of his plays.
Shakespeare and MusicSuspenseful background music has been around long before cinema was invented. Shakespeare himself toyed with the effect, and consistently relied upon a very specific instrument to indicate ominous foreshadowing...
Shakespeare and MusicA group of fascinating carved oak figures from the grand interior decoration of the Guild Chapel in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsWhat 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 MusicA photograph of Sam West as Hamlet in 2001 under Steven Pimlott's direction.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthMusic, in William Shakespeare's day, was believed to be a genuine substance that could pierce one's soul and decisively enhance emotions - particularly that of love... for better or for worse.
Shakespeare and MusicThe cloak clasp featured here dates to around the 1560s, and is a particularly intriguing item. This blog discusses its use and significance.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 Objects