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I am completely and utterly obsessed with the way British people dress. They perfectly combine various neutral shades and nice fabrics to create seemingly effortless and attractive ensembles. No single item seems absurd or unique to this country, but the … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, I experienced my first Shakespeare play as a groundling. I began the play seated, but eventually decided it would be necessary to stand due to the highly interactive nature of the performance. Titus Andronicus is a play known … Continue reading →

Before the trip even began, we knew it was about more than Shakespeare. We expected to learn something from studying abroad, even if we did not know exactly what that would entail. While we were in Stratford-upon-Avon, other people took … Continue reading →

After leaving the quaint town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the overwhelming size of London stuck me immediately. We arrived in London early in the morning after watching our second performance of Arden of Faversham the night before. Possibly because we had watched … Continue reading →

After discovering Bolingbroke’s fierce character in Richard II, the reader is struck by how little the character of Henry IV appears in both parts of Henry IV. Despite his status as the king and title character in both plays, Henry … Continue reading →

Obviously Shakespeare means different things to different people, but after walking around on Saturday I realized just how vast his legacy remains. We saw a man dressed as a statuesque ghost, young people performing scenes from Shakespeare, and older women … Continue reading →

After speaking with Lisa Dillon Thursday morning, I was surprised to hear how closely connected she feels with the audience each night.  Because she is a professional actress, I felt like she would feel more isolated in her performances and … Continue reading →