Emma Frankland and Subira Wahogo look back on our two-week residency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPtMsiClwfo
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Galatea 101 #7: Michelle Tiwo and Mary Malone on Galatea’s two queer, trans lovers
Michelle Tiwo and Mary Malone tell us about performing the two queer, trans lovers at the heart of John Lyly's Galatea, and working with this company that aims to centre performers and lives so often excluded from theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KTUqO1lvys&t=128s
Galatea 101 #6: Ralph Bogard and Sophie Stone on Cupid and the nymphs
The actors Ralph Bogard and Sophie Stone tell us about working through British Sign Language to explore the characters of Cupid, Rafe and the nymphs in Galatea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akgJ8cRh9Ok
Galatea 101 #5: Myriddin Pharo on Lyly and outdoor theatre design
Myriddin Pharo, artistic director of WildWorks and our company designer, tells us about his work on John Lyly's Galatea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8mcvc6pAuw
Galatea 101 #4: Aneesa Chaudhry and Mary Woodvine on BSL, music and dance
Aneesa Chaudhry and Mary Woodvine tell us about the music, dance and movement for this production, exploring ways for our deaf performers and British Sign Language to take the lead in its choreography. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkliITR5tw
Lost properties and where to find them: comfit hailstones
What are “lost” theatrical properties? What evidence exists for them? This post draws on my research into the impermanent materials of early modern performance to consider the theatrical life of early modern sweets. In January 1573, preparations at Hampton Court for welcoming the new year with the anonymously writtenMasque of Janus were stalled by the weather. … Continue reading Lost properties and where to find them: comfit hailstones
The possible discovery of the Red Lion, London’s first Elizabethan playhouse
In the latest A Bit Lit film, the theatre historian and Before Shakespeare advisor Holger Syme speaks to Andy Kesson about last month's announcement of the discovery of the Red Lion site, complete with a possible playhouse. See the film here, and see ABitLit.co for all of our films.
Ruff Play with Shakespeare: a new video series
Wrestling Resurgence, @RobBrazierPhoto This weekend would have seen our first workshop on wrestling, gender and entertainment: see below for more details. We will run our workshop in whenever and whatever the future might turn out to be, but in the meantime, our related project A Bit Lit has begun a new film series on wrestling, … Continue reading Ruff Play with Shakespeare: a new video series
A bit lit: a new forum for scholarship and creativity
This is just a short note to let you know that members of the Before Shakespeare team have set up a YouTube channel seeking to provide a space for fun, relaxed and silly conversations about scholarship and creativity. In these very difficult times, we'd love it if you joined us, as listeners, contributors or if … Continue reading A bit lit: a new forum for scholarship and creativity
Ruff Play with Shakespeare: postponed
We are very sorry to say that Ruff Play with Shakespeare, our forthcoming combat event, has been postponed. We will await future advice on public gatherings before announcing a new date, and will refund those who have bought tickets as soon as possible. We would like to say an enormous thank you to everyone who … Continue reading Ruff Play with Shakespeare: postponed
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