The play’s the thing
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In this piece, we introduced the idea that Shakespeare, although a very inaccurate historian, accurately reflected the cultural history of his time with respect to the political execution of women. We have also discussed how the Bard’s Richard III may actually have been a portrayal of Robert Cecil. Another piece showed the uncertainty as to…
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Unfortunately, Dr Bronwen Price is Principal Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Portsmouth, and a specialist in Shakespeare, so we cannot expect anything about the real Richard. Still, if the illustration is anything to go by, at least he keeps up with the times. He’s been portrayed in numerous periods and settings, so maybe…
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A year ago I posted on my Facebook page a link about Robert Sheehan becoming the next Shakespearean Richard III. Not knowing the actor, my only comment was that at least he was the right age to play Richard. http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/misfits/news/a670513/robert-sheehan-doesnt-regret-leaving-misfits-early-i-was-just-a-restless-fella/#~ppnuTZvYf8bMXy I thought no more of it, until prompted by a Facebook reminder of what I’d…
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‘The Hollow Crown’: A Poisoned Chalice or the Ultimate Prize?
Azincourt, Battle of Bosworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Burgundy, disability, Earl of Oxford, Edmund Duke of Somerset, Edmund of Rutland, Edward IV, Elizabeth I, Elizabeth Woodville, First Battle of St. Albans, France, George Duke of Clarence, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VII, Hollow Crown, Humphrey of Gloucester, Jack Cade, Lord Clifford, Macbeth, Margaret of Anjou, Morton’s Fork, Richard Duke of York, Richard II, Richard III, Shakespeare, Stanleys, Wakefield, War of the RosesOriginally posted on Giaconda's Blog: ? Benedict Cumberbatch as Shakespeare’s Richard III ? I am currently watching the second instalment of Shakespeare’s history plays, concerning ‘The Wars of the Roses’ as interpreted by the BBC’s condensed and somewhat, contorted adaptation. The first part of ‘The Hollow Crown’ covered Shakespeare’s history plays: Richard II, Henry IV,…
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Rapping Richard? I kid you not, as someone once said. Another production of Shakespeare’s Richard III, but in German with English subtitles….and not only a lot of rapping, but some full frontal nudity as well. Can’t say I’ll be queueing at the door, but some will probably like it. Maybe. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/edinburgh-2016-this-rapping-richard-iii-is-not-for-the-faint-hea/
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Spotlight. Queen Margaret of Anjou. Your time starts…now! http://www.sfgate.com/performance/article/Those-Women-say-ImWithHerHighness-9148135.php
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Here is an interesting theory, which I found courtesy of Susan Loughlin. It does make one wonder if Our Will had some funny stuff in his clay pipe! http://tinyurl.com/npvgoyp
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Walton’s Prelude to Richard III is to have an airing. BBC Proms presents Prom 44: Shakespeare on stage and screen Thursday 18 August 2016 Doors: 6:45pm Starts: 7:30pm Ends (approximately): 10:00pm And from https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/aug/13/this-weeks-best-radio-dimbleby-criminologists-chair:- “The Proms continue all this week. The memorably named Prom 44 (Thursday, 7.30pm, Radio 3) features the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by…
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/19HhdTGyTKSJJcRfgzmvwKM/shakespeare-in-Gloucestershire When happening upon this BBC page, I was reminded of an old friend. I worked with her yonks ago and we have remained friends, if sporadically. Her maiden name was Shakespeare, and she said her family was descended from THE Shakespeares. Now, she is an intelligent woman, and would not have said that unless…
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Here is a very interesting piece of comparison between Shakespeare’s Richard and the real man. http://www.palgrave-journals.com/articles/palcomms201646
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