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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Gets a Welsh Twist at the Globe

A bilingual Welsh-English production of Romeo and Juliet, the first of its kind at Shakespeare's Globe, uses language to highlight the feud between the Capulet and Montague families, with the former speaking English and the latter Welsh.

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theguardian.com
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Royal Shakespeare Company Brings King Lear to Isles of Scilly

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) performed a shortened version of King Lear on the Isles of Scilly, facing travel challenges but receiving a warm welcome, prompting reflection on the play's themes of leadership and climate crisis.

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theguardian.com
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Hamnet Film Adaptation: A Poignant Exploration of Grief and Artistic Creation

Chloé Zhao's film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet explores William Shakespeare's life, focusing on the death of his son Hamnet and its influence on his writing, particularly Hamlet, culminating in a powerful meditation on art's transformative capacity.

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Dante's Inferno: The Irony of "Bel Paese

In Dante's Inferno, Canto XXXIII, the line "bel paese là dove 'l sì sona" ironically describes Italy, where Count Ugolino and his sons starved to death in Pisa, highlighting the contrast between national pride and the reality of injustice.

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zeit.de
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Oberammergau's Modern "Romeo and Juliet": A Passion Play Spin-off

Oberammergau, Germany, hosts a modern interpretation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," directed by Christian Stückl, using mostly local, amateur actors, some of whom previously performed in the village's Passion Play, with a contemporary setting and costumes.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Stratford Festival's Post-Apocalyptic "As You Like It"

The Stratford Festival's production of Shakespeare's "As You Like It", directed by Chris Abraham until October 24, 2025, reimagines the pastoral comedy in a post-apocalyptic setting inspired by "The Last of Us", featuring a strong cast and innovative design that juxtaposes harsh realities with the p...

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Fast-Paced Romeo and Juliet Production in London

Ellie Hurt's production of Romeo and Juliet at the Shakespeare's Globe, uses a streamlined text and dynamic staging to create a fast-paced and accessible interpretation of the classic play, featuring strong performances from Zoe West and Alicia Forde as the lead roles.

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Kenneth Branagh's Return to the Royal Shakespeare Company

Sir Kenneth Branagh will return to the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in Spring 2026, playing Prospero in "The Tempest" and appearing in "The Cherry Orchard", marking his first RSC appearance in over three decades.

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Newly Discovered Portrait Suggests Shakespeare-Southampton Romance

Warwick art historian Elizabeth Goldring discovered a 1590s miniature portrait of Henry Wriothesley, Shakespeare's patron, by Nicholas Hilliard, raising speculation about their relationship due to a defaced playing card backing.

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Rediscovered Will Reveals Shakespeare Inheritance Dispute

A recently rediscovered 1642 will reveals a decades-long legal battle over Shakespeare's home, New Place, in Stratford-upon-Avon, after his daughter and granddaughter were unexpectedly challenged by Shakespeare's son-in-law's nephew in 1647, ultimately leading to a bequest to the nephew after the gr...

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theguardian.com
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RSC Announces Globally-Focused 2025/26 Season

The Royal Shakespeare Company's 2025/26 season, announced on Tuesday, includes productions of Cyrano de Bergerac starring Adrian Lester, Henry V with Alfred Enoch, a two-part Forsyte Saga, and a musical adaptation of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, reflecting a global vision for the institution.

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Hamlet: Hail to the Thief - A Modern Interpretation

The Royal Shakespeare Company and Factory International's co-production of Hamlet, featuring Radiohead's "Hail to the Thief" as its soundtrack, uses physical theatre and a minimalist set to explore themes of anger, corruption, and generational frustration, resulting in a lucid and angsty revenge tra...

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