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I came across an article in the August 2nd edition of London’s Sunday Times. “A number of West End theatres are now employing bouncers to cope with intoxicated patrons... more »
Language is a wonderful thing. We often choose our words carefully, depending on the occasion. But most of the time we are in informal situations, with our friends, classmates,... more »
In the last half century there have been some great speeches by American presidents and some have been wonderful orators. But there has been a striking lack of Shakespeare... more »
Two of the most lasting and influential phenomena in Western culture are the plays of Shakespeare and the science fiction series Star Trek. The science fiction series touches Shakespeare... more »
Shakespeare has been quoted in many places for many reasons before now, but plans by London Underground to use Shakespeare quotes on tube trains may yet be the most... more »
Romeo & Juliet’s Adult Boutique opens this week in Stratford-on-Avon. The new mayor said it could destroy the town’s image and put tourists off. Several business persons welcome... more »
There’s an exciting summer ahead for New Yorkers as Daniel Sullivan’s new production of Twelfth Night opens at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park on June 25. more »
The debate about what Shakespeare looked like has taken a new turn with the discovery of a new portrait by Cobbe. more »