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Our last night in London could very easily have been a very depressing and melancholy affair. Instead, our class spent the night watching Much Ado About Nothing at the Globe Theater, and we were able to end our trip on … Continue reading →

As a class, we’ve seen some pretty impressive sights during our stay in London. Hampton Court Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Globe Theater, Big Ben, Tower of London… The list goes on and on. We have travelled across the city (and … Continue reading →

When I first read Titus Andronicus, I pictured Tamora as a character whose actions were somewhat justified as a result of the suffering she had endured by the hands of Titus and his fellow Romans. After her pleas of mercy … Continue reading →

Westminster Abbey is one of the most significant religious sites in Great Britain, if not the entire world. This building was home to the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, and is a must-see attraction for England natives … Continue reading →

Many people have heard about the “magic of theater,” but other than regular theater-goers, few have likely experienced it. As the abundance of other posts about it indicates, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s staging of Arden of Faversham was a pretty … Continue reading →

Many of the choices made by Royal Shakespeare Company director Gregory Doran in his rendition of Henry IV Part 1 seemed to focus on a specific characterization and interpretation for the character of Hal. Alex Hassell’s Prince of Wales seemed … Continue reading →

Stepping outside a hotel, you observe your surroundings. People are walking around with umbrellas in their hands, and a few are using them as a type of walking stick. They are speaking English, but the pronunciation of several words is … Continue reading →

Few men live to see their 100th birthday. Fewer still are given any sort of remembrance or recognition on such an occasion even a decade after their passing. The fact that Sir William Shakespeare’s birthday is being celebrated nearly four … Continue reading →