Darren Freebury-Jones - Supernatural Shakespeare

Dr Darren Freebury-Jones, lecturer at the Shakespeare's Birthplace Trust, will be exploring the literary, theological, and theatrical context lying behind some of Shakespeare's most magical, and most terrifying, creations.

Ghosts, sprites, elves, fairies, nymphs, witches, wizards, demons, and ghosts. All of these are mentioned in Shakespeare's plays.

Darren will explore Shakespeare's engagement with the theme of the supernatural. How might theatre audiences have responded to these representations on stage? And how did some of these spooky figures inform popular play genres? 

Included in this event is exclusive access to our new exhibition, Hidden Voices: The Women Who Made Shakespeare, which you can explore at your leisure as part of your evening.

Event Information

Please Note: Doors open at 6pm. Talks take place between 6.30pm and 8pm.

Refreshments will be available to purchase, and the New Place Shop will be open for book signings and browsing after all talks.

Tickets are £10 per person, per event. Your ticket price includes exclusive access to the exhibition at Shakespeare’s New Place.

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Part of The Women who Made Shakespeare

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