Shakespeare-by-Design: Costume Designs = Pretty + Important
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Before any good costume comes a costume design. These costumes from a 1960 production of "The Winter's Tale" prove it.
Robyn Greenwood Shakespeare by DesignBefore 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 DesignPeter Knight, renowned musician and composer, writes music inspired by the walk of and around Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Gardens. Listen to some soundsamples, and read about his process of writing this album.
Shakespeare and MusicIn our Shakespeare's Top Ten Characters Exhibition at Nash's House, a statue of Bottom and Queen Titania in a lovers' embrace is featured. Emily delves into the themes surrounding this particular 'love story' in "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
Emily Millward Shakespeare on Show Shakespeare and his World--MOOCHow would the young William Shakespeare, attending Stratford-upon-Avon’s grammar school, have learned to read and write? This blog describes the use of the hornbook.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsIn honor of the anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, we're looking at a photo of Stratford-upon-Avon's coronation decorations 60 years ago.
Helen Hargest Picture of the Month