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1 day ago

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2025 in Downtown SF (Sept. 13-21)

Free production of 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' showcases themes of exploration, love, and self-invention.
SF LGBT
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 day ago

Curtain Calls: Big Scary Animals' examines shifting generational beliefs in Point Richmond

Big Scary Animals explores race, sex, and generational beliefs in a dinner conversation between neighbors in a gay neighborhood.
SF food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2025 at SF's McLaren Park (Aug. 30-Sept. 7)

Free Shakespeare in the Park presents 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona', featuring themes of love, success, and self-invention in a communal setting.
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1 day ago

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2025 at SF's McLaren Park (Aug. 30-Sept. 7)

Free Shakespeare in the Park presents 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' from August 30 - September 7, with no tickets required.
#theatre
#the-merchant-of-venice
fromDefector
1 month ago

Shakespeare Makes Me A Slower And Better Reader | Defector

The ability to write a lot all the time is one I never take for granted, but speed often comes at the expense of beauty, care, and intention.
Writing
Film
fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 month ago

The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare's Globe

The new production of The Merry Wives of Windsor adds depth to the classic comedy, featuring a strong performance by George Fouracres as Falstaff.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Redwood City Free Shakespeare in the Park "Two Gentlemen of Verona" (Aug. 9-24)

This spirited adaptation of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona follows two young men as they journey from a small Midwestern town to the alluring promise of California.
SF music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

I saw A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Bridge and have never experienced such joy'

Nicholas Hytner's new production brings A Midsummer Night's Dream into the 20th century with modern references, including characters using phones to engage with the audience.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

King Lear is a masterpiece as told by Akira Kurosawa rather than Shakespeare | Michael Billington

Ran effectively reinterprets King Lear by addressing its structural issues and character depth, offering a fresh perspective on the original narrative.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

RSC brings Shakespeare's bloodiest play to North London

Titus Andronicus, one of Shakespeare's earliest tragedies, features gruesome murders including a rape and a mother serving her sons in a pie, all symbolizing revenge and power.
Film
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week

Blake Garden offers free tours and is a teaching facility for landscape architecture.
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Buccaneers Recap: What Fools These Mortals Be

Midsummer Night's Dream perfectly reflects the chaotic love dynamics and poor decision-making in The Buccaneers.
#cymbeline
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

We're Finding Out More About What Using A.I. for Writing Does to Your Thinking. The Timing Couldn't Be Worse.

Consider what has happened to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. After Romeo Montague kills Juliet Capulet's cousin Tybalt in their families' feud, one character argues that Romeo should be forgiven, since Tybalt had just killed a friend of Romeo's.
Artificial intelligence
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Hear What Shakespeare Sounded Like in the Original Pronunciation

Shakespeare's English, known as Early Modern English, can be reconstructed to reveal its original phonetic qualities.
fromPlaybill
2 months ago

Photos: Public Theater Mobile Unit Takes Much Ado About Nothing Around NYC

In a vibrant reimagining, The Public Theater's Mobile Unit takes Much Ado About Nothing on a free tour across NYC, celebrating its 15th anniversary.
NYC LGBT
fromColossal
2 months ago

Dr. Ella Hawkins Reimagines Ancient Artifacts and Prized Objects as Edible Replicas

Dr. Ella Hawkins creatively combines academic research with baking by making edible art inspired by historical costume and design.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Sir Ian McKellen to host Shakespeare play with all trans and nonbinary cast

Ian McKellen will host a unique reading of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night featuring an all transgender and nonbinary cast.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Violent and lewd! Not Grand Theft Auto, Shakespeare's Macbeth

Shakespeare would likely create open-world RPGs for their narrative depth, as opposed to fast-paced games with less complexity.
He would focus on popular entertainment monetization similar to casual smartphone games.
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago
London music

Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare's Globe - Review

Shakespeare's Globe's 'Romeo and Juliet' offers a fresh Wild West twist, emphasizing comedy and youthful performances over tragedy.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 months ago

Thomas Middleton

Middleton's experiences with legal struggles during youth inspired his later work, particularly notable for its satirical critiques of lawyers and the legal system.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Theatre puts a finger in the wound': Willem Dafoe returns to his first love in Venice

Willem Dafoe embraces experimental theatre for Venice Biennale, showing a newfound interest in Shakespeare while critiquing traditional performances.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
453 years ago

Ben Jonson

Ben Jonson's extensive writings during the Jacobean Era not only showcased his talent but also positioned him as a literary figure second only to Shakespeare in influence.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
426 years ago

As You Like It

As You Like It continues to be frequently performed today and features the character of Rosalind, often regarded as one of Shakespeare's greatest heroines.
History
London music
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

David Harewood and Toby Jones will star in Shakespeare's 'Othello' in the West End this autumn

David Harewood returns to play Othello, first Black actor to do so at National Theatre, emphasizing excitement for this opportunity.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Rebel Wilson on playing a mom for the first time - and losing out on the role of a lifetime: 'Completely against type'

Seeing me in these Hollywood glossy comedies, you wouldn't expect me to do a turn as Lady Capulet. But I was a new mother when I got offered this role.
Parenting
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 months ago

The Tragedy of Richard III

Richard III depicts the ruthless ascent of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, showcasing themes of ambition and betrayal in the context of the Wars of the Roses.
#anne-hathaway
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago
London politics

Was William Shakespeare's Marriage Closer-and Less Estranged-Than We Thought?: A 17th-Century Letter Changes What We Know About the Bard's Life.

fromMail Online
3 months ago
London politics

Lost Shakespeare letter upends what we know about playwright's life

Recent evidence suggests William Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway was more positive than believed, challenging previous interpretations of their relationship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London politics

Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests

New evidence suggests Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway lived together in London, contradicting previous beliefs about their marriage.
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago
London politics

Was William Shakespeare's Marriage Closer-and Less Estranged-Than We Thought?: A 17th-Century Letter Changes What We Know About the Bard's Life.

London politics
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Lost Shakespeare letter upends what we know about playwright's life

Recent evidence suggests William Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway was more positive than believed, challenging previous interpretations of their relationship.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests

New evidence suggests Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway lived together in London, contradicting previous beliefs about their marriage.
fromPortland Monthly
3 months ago

Portland Spring and Summer Plays and Dance Performances

Portland's theater scene is revisiting classic works, particularly Shakespeare, while also exploring contemporary themes and local histories in innovative productions.
#happiness
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago
philosophy

'I were but little happy, if I could say how much': Shakespeare's insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years

Social justice
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why Shakespeare's take on happiness still resonates in 2025

Happiness is deeply intertwined with caring and sharing, influenced by both personal experiences and cultural contexts.
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago
philosophy

'I were but little happy, if I could say how much': Shakespeare's insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Julie Christie at 85: her 20 best films ranked!

"Christie’s casting might have been conducive to the Oedipal side of the Danish prince's feelings towards his mother if only the director's performance had allowed room for it."
Film
London music
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

London Theatre Shimmers with Mirrors and Memory

The adaptation of 'Richard II' presents a modern interpretation of medieval themes, connecting with contemporary audiences.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Inside the Mind of Adolf Hitler

Shakespeare's portrayal of villainy in Othello parallels the psychological aspects of historical figures like Hitler, showcasing the destructive nature of envy and hatred.
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