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When King Charles performed the best Hamlet | Gregory Doran Remembers... Shakespeare Live! - BBC
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Gregory explains how he managed to pull off the project and recalls the journey that transformed early ideas into to a huge popular success that resonated with critics and television viewers alike. He also shares his memories of working with the likes of David Tenna...
published: 07 Nov 2023
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Biography of William Shakespeare for Kids: Famous Writers for Children - FreeSchool
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William Shakespeare may be the most famous English writer of all time. Called the Bard of Avon, he wrote 39 plays and 154 sonnets in his lifetime. Today his plays are performed more than those of any other playwright. He is responsible for adding about 1,700 words to the English language and continues to influence books, movies, and plays written today!
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John Shakespeare: The Hidden History of Shakespeare's Father | Dr Kat of @ReadingthePast
Join Lauren and Dr Kat as they time travel back to the year 1592 to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace AND Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall! But, expecting to meet William Shakespeare, they find themselves instead met by his father, John. Could this be a character worth investigating? What shady secrets will the pair uncover...?
This episode was made possible with support from Arts Council England. A HUGE thanks also to The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as well as Shakespeare's School Room and Guildhall for allowing us to film. If you have not yet visited either of these sites, we hope this episode inspires you to take a trip for yourselves discover more!
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Writer: Lauren Grierson
Producer: Lauren Grierson
Editor: Ian Grierson
Illustrator: Ian Grierson
Historians and Histori...
published: 05 May 2022
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Exploring the Early Life of William Shakespeare
Historians Alice Loxton and Dan Snow head to Stratford-upon-Avon to uncover the secrets of William Shakespeare’s early life and upbringing. Who were Shakespeare’s parents? What was rural Warwickshire like in the 16th century, and how was it changing? What sort of childhood did William have?
To get to the bottom of these questions, Alice and Dan visit the gems of historic Warwickshire - a monumental medieval tithe barn, the village which Shakespeare’s father spent his childhood, and even the room where William the playwright was born.
Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, wheneve...
published: 20 Sep 2023
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Shakespeare - The Biography: Vol I: Aspiring… by Peter Ackroyd · Audiobook preview
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VOL. 1: ASPIRING SPIRIT.
From Stratford to London.
(Birth, 1564 - c.1590)
Peter Ackroyd's insightful new biography positions Shakespeare in the close context of his world. In this way, Ackroyd not only richly conjures...
published: 11 Feb 2024
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Introducing Shakespeare
This instructional video introduces William Shakespeare, his life and why he remains such a remarkable and recognizable literary figure today.
published: 05 Jul 2022
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Plot summary, “King John” by William Shakespeare in 5 Minutes - Book Review
"King John" is a historical play written by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in the mid-1590s. It portrays events during the reign of King John of England (ruled 1199–1216) and dramatizes events leading up to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, a pivotal moment in English history. The play is part of Shakespeare's cycle of history plays, which include works like "Richard II," "Henry IV," and "Henry V." "King John" explores themes of power, legitimacy, loyalty, and betrayal. The character of King John is depicted as both ambitious and ruthless, facing challenges to his authority both from within his own court and from external forces. The play also features other historical figures such as King Philip II of France and the Bastard (Richard Plantagenet), a fictional chara...
published: 05 Mar 2024
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published: 24 May 2022
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William Shakespeare: The Life and Times Of (FULL MOVIE)
There’s no name better known in the world of Literature than William Shakespeare, and whatever your feelings about such dramatic offerings as “Romeo and Juliet”, “Twelfth Night”, “King Lear”, “Othello”, “Hamlet”, “Julius Caesar”, “Taming of the Shrew” or “Macbeth”, Shakespeare is impossible to ignore. Thousands of books have been written about Shakespeare and even though he lived over four hundred years ago, biographers and literary critics are still inspired to wax lyrical upon the subject in the 21st Century. What’s more there are as few facts as ever to go on, and by the very nature of history, it’s unlikely that any new and dramatic evidence regarding the life and times of William Shakespeare will be revealed. So what exactly is it that makes Shakespeare such a fascinating subject for...
published: 03 Apr 2017
2:42
When King Charles performed the best Hamlet | Gregory Doran Remembers... Shakespeare Live! - BBC
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Gregory Doran, former artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, looks back on the challenges he faced bringing together a cast of acclaimed actors and even members of the royal family for his 2016 live BBC extravaganza marking 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare.
Gregory explains how he managed to pull off the project and recalls the journey that transformed early ideas into to a huge popular success that resonated with critics and television viewers alike. He also shares his memories of working with the likes of David Tennant, Catherine Tate and a host of acclaimed Shakespeareans, and explains why he thinks the Bard remains so relevant even today.
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Gregory Doran, former artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, looks back on the challenges he faced bringing together a cast of acclaimed actors and even members of the royal family for his 2016 live BBC extravaganza marking 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare.
Gregory explains how he managed to pull off the project and recalls the journey that transformed early ideas into to a huge popular success that resonated with critics and television viewers alike. He also shares his memories of working with the likes of David Tennant, Catherine Tate and a host of acclaimed Shakespeareans, and explains why he thinks the Bard remains so relevant even today.
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- published: 07 Nov 2023
- views: 756449
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Biography of William Shakespeare for Kids: Famous Writers for Children - FreeSchool
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William Shakespeare may be the most famous English writer of all time. Called the Bard of...
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William Shakespeare may be the most famous English writer of all time. Called the Bard of Avon, he wrote 39 plays and 154 sonnets in his lifetime. Today his plays are performed more than those of any other playwright. He is responsible for adding about 1,700 words to the English language and continues to influence books, movies, and plays written today!
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William Shakespeare may be the most famous English writer of all time. Called the Bard of Avon, he wrote 39 plays and 154 sonnets in his lifetime. Today his plays are performed more than those of any other playwright. He is responsible for adding about 1,700 words to the English language and continues to influence books, movies, and plays written today!
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- published: 13 Aug 2022
- views: 94087
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John Shakespeare: The Hidden History of Shakespeare's Father | Dr Kat of @ReadingthePast
Join Lauren and Dr Kat as they time travel back to the year 1592 to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace AND Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall! But, expecting t...
Join Lauren and Dr Kat as they time travel back to the year 1592 to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace AND Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall! But, expecting to meet William Shakespeare, they find themselves instead met by his father, John. Could this be a character worth investigating? What shady secrets will the pair uncover...?
This episode was made possible with support from Arts Council England. A HUGE thanks also to The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as well as Shakespeare's School Room and Guildhall for allowing us to film. If you have not yet visited either of these sites, we hope this episode inspires you to take a trip for yourselves discover more!
CREDITS:
Writer: Lauren Grierson
Producer: Lauren Grierson
Editor: Ian Grierson
Illustrator: Ian Grierson
Historians and Historical Advisors: Dr Kat Marchant, @ShakespeareBirthplaceTrust and Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall.
Presenter: Lauren Grierson
Presenter: Dr Kat Marchant @ReadingthePast
John Shakespeare: John Gregor
Composer: Ian Grierson
Camera Operator: Ian Grierson
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Join Lauren and Dr Kat as they time travel back to the year 1592 to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace AND Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall! But, expecting to meet William Shakespeare, they find themselves instead met by his father, John. Could this be a character worth investigating? What shady secrets will the pair uncover...?
This episode was made possible with support from Arts Council England. A HUGE thanks also to The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as well as Shakespeare's School Room and Guildhall for allowing us to film. If you have not yet visited either of these sites, we hope this episode inspires you to take a trip for yourselves discover more!
CREDITS:
Writer: Lauren Grierson
Producer: Lauren Grierson
Editor: Ian Grierson
Illustrator: Ian Grierson
Historians and Historical Advisors: Dr Kat Marchant, @ShakespeareBirthplaceTrust and Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall.
Presenter: Lauren Grierson
Presenter: Dr Kat Marchant @ReadingthePast
John Shakespeare: John Gregor
Composer: Ian Grierson
Camera Operator: Ian Grierson
LINKS:
Lauren Grierson:
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://laurenandthestorybox.co.uk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurenlearnshistory
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lauren_Grierson
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Arts Council England:
Website: https://artscouncil.org.uk/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ace_national
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust:
Website: https://shakespeare.org.uk/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shakespearebtrust/
YouTube: @ShakespeareBirthplaceTrust
Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall:
Website: https://shakespearesschoolroom.org/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shakespearesschoolroom/
Dr Kat Marchant:
YouTube: @ReadingthePast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/katrina.marchant/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kat_Marchant
TickTock: @katrina_marchant
John Gregor:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_g_actor
Website: https://apmassociates.net/actors/john-gregor/
- published: 05 May 2022
- views: 3545
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Shakespeare - The Greatest Playwright in History Documentary
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- published: 11 Jun 2023
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30:13
Exploring the Early Life of William Shakespeare
Historians Alice Loxton and Dan Snow head to Stratford-upon-Avon to uncover the secrets of William Shakespeare’s early life and upbringing. Who were Shakespeare...
Historians Alice Loxton and Dan Snow head to Stratford-upon-Avon to uncover the secrets of William Shakespeare’s early life and upbringing. Who were Shakespeare’s parents? What was rural Warwickshire like in the 16th century, and how was it changing? What sort of childhood did William have?
To get to the bottom of these questions, Alice and Dan visit the gems of historic Warwickshire - a monumental medieval tithe barn, the village which Shakespeare’s father spent his childhood, and even the room where William the playwright was born.
Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android.
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Historians Alice Loxton and Dan Snow head to Stratford-upon-Avon to uncover the secrets of William Shakespeare’s early life and upbringing. Who were Shakespeare’s parents? What was rural Warwickshire like in the 16th century, and how was it changing? What sort of childhood did William have?
To get to the bottom of these questions, Alice and Dan visit the gems of historic Warwickshire - a monumental medieval tithe barn, the village which Shakespeare’s father spent his childhood, and even the room where William the playwright was born.
Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android.
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- published: 20 Sep 2023
- views: 32241
10:24
Shakespeare - The Biography: Vol I: Aspiring… by Peter Ackroyd · Audiobook preview
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Shakespeare - The Biography: Vol I: Aspiring Spirit
Authored by Peter Ackroyd
Narrated by ...
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Shakespeare - The Biography: Vol I: Aspiring Spirit
Authored by Peter Ackroyd
Narrated by Simon Callow
Abridged
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
VOL. 1: ASPIRING SPIRIT.
From Stratford to London.
(Birth, 1564 - c.1590)
Peter Ackroyd's insightful new biography positions Shakespeare in the close context of his world. In this way, Ackroyd not only richly conjures up the texture of Shakespeare's life, but also imparts an amazing amount of vivid, interesting material about place, period and background. Walk with Ackroyd through sixteenth century London and Stratford as he uncovers the intimate circumstances of Shakespeare's life. Discover the theatrical world in which Shakespeare had his being - not just Shakespeare the actor but the other actors, playwrights, and managers that surrounded him. And journey to Stratford to meet Shakespeare the family man, whose private life had such an impact on his work that the strongest bond in his plays is always between father and daughter.
—
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Peter Ackroyd is an award-winning historian, biographer, novelist, poet and broadcaster. He is the author of the acclaimed non-fiction bestsellers London: The Biography, Thames: Sacred River and London Under; biographies of figures including Charles Dickens, William Blake, Charlie Chaplin and Alfred Hitchcock; and a multi-volume history of England. He has won the Whitbread Biography Award, the Royal Society of Literature's William Heinemann Award, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, the Guardian Fiction Prize, the Somerset Maugham Award and the South Bank Prize for Literature. He holds a CBE for services to literature.
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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS
Purchase on Google Play Books ►► https://g.co/booksYT/AQAAAAA5U2BTSM
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Published on: September 15, 2005
ISBN: 9781846575020
Duration: 2 hr, 58 min
Genres: Biography & Autobiography / General, Drama / Shakespeare, Literary Criticism / Reference
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Shakespeare - The Biography: Vol I: Aspiring Spirit
Authored by Peter Ackroyd
Narrated by Simon Callow
Abridged
#peterackroyd #shakespearethebiographyvoliaspiringspirit
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—
BOOK DESCRIPTION
VOL. 1: ASPIRING SPIRIT.
From Stratford to London.
(Birth, 1564 - c.1590)
Peter Ackroyd's insightful new biography positions Shakespeare in the close context of his world. In this way, Ackroyd not only richly conjures up the texture of Shakespeare's life, but also imparts an amazing amount of vivid, interesting material about place, period and background. Walk with Ackroyd through sixteenth century London and Stratford as he uncovers the intimate circumstances of Shakespeare's life. Discover the theatrical world in which Shakespeare had his being - not just Shakespeare the actor but the other actors, playwrights, and managers that surrounded him. And journey to Stratford to meet Shakespeare the family man, whose private life had such an impact on his work that the strongest bond in his plays is always between father and daughter.
—
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Peter Ackroyd is an award-winning historian, biographer, novelist, poet and broadcaster. He is the author of the acclaimed non-fiction bestsellers London: The Biography, Thames: Sacred River and London Under; biographies of figures including Charles Dickens, William Blake, Charlie Chaplin and Alfred Hitchcock; and a multi-volume history of England. He has won the Whitbread Biography Award, the Royal Society of Literature's William Heinemann Award, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, the Guardian Fiction Prize, the Somerset Maugham Award and the South Bank Prize for Literature. He holds a CBE for services to literature.
—
AUDIOBOOK DETAILS
Purchase on Google Play Books ►► https://g.co/booksYT/AQAAAAA5U2BTSM
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Published on: September 15, 2005
ISBN: 9781846575020
Duration: 2 hr, 58 min
Genres: Biography & Autobiography / General, Drama / Shakespeare, Literary Criticism / Reference
- published: 11 Feb 2024
- views: 12
22:54
Introducing Shakespeare
This instructional video introduces William Shakespeare, his life and why he remains such a remarkable and recognizable literary figure today.
This instructional video introduces William Shakespeare, his life and why he remains such a remarkable and recognizable literary figure today.
https://wn.com/Introducing_Shakespeare
This instructional video introduces William Shakespeare, his life and why he remains such a remarkable and recognizable literary figure today.
- published: 05 Jul 2022
- views: 202
4:38
Plot summary, “King John” by William Shakespeare in 5 Minutes - Book Review
"King John" is a historical play written by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in the mid-1590s. It portrays events during the reign of King John...
"King John" is a historical play written by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in the mid-1590s. It portrays events during the reign of King John of England (ruled 1199–1216) and dramatizes events leading up to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, a pivotal moment in English history. The play is part of Shakespeare's cycle of history plays, which include works like "Richard II," "Henry IV," and "Henry V." "King John" explores themes of power, legitimacy, loyalty, and betrayal. The character of King John is depicted as both ambitious and ruthless, facing challenges to his authority both from within his own court and from external forces. The play also features other historical figures such as King Philip II of France and the Bastard (Richard Plantagenet), a fictional character who becomes a central figure in the narrative. While not as frequently performed as some of Shakespeare's other works, "King John" remains a compelling exploration of political intrigue and personal ambition set against the backdrop of medieval England.
https://wn.com/Plot_Summary,_“King_John”_By_William_Shakespeare_In_5_Minutes_Book_Review
"King John" is a historical play written by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in the mid-1590s. It portrays events during the reign of King John of England (ruled 1199–1216) and dramatizes events leading up to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, a pivotal moment in English history. The play is part of Shakespeare's cycle of history plays, which include works like "Richard II," "Henry IV," and "Henry V." "King John" explores themes of power, legitimacy, loyalty, and betrayal. The character of King John is depicted as both ambitious and ruthless, facing challenges to his authority both from within his own court and from external forces. The play also features other historical figures such as King Philip II of France and the Bastard (Richard Plantagenet), a fictional character who becomes a central figure in the narrative. While not as frequently performed as some of Shakespeare's other works, "King John" remains a compelling exploration of political intrigue and personal ambition set against the backdrop of medieval England.
- published: 05 Mar 2024
- views: 241
44:10
Was William Shakespeare a Real Person?
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William Shakespeare: The Life and Times Of (FULL MOVIE)
There’s no name better known in the world of Literature than William Shakespeare, and whatever your feelings about such dramatic offerings as “Romeo and Juliet”...
There’s no name better known in the world of Literature than William Shakespeare, and whatever your feelings about such dramatic offerings as “Romeo and Juliet”, “Twelfth Night”, “King Lear”, “Othello”, “Hamlet”, “Julius Caesar”, “Taming of the Shrew” or “Macbeth”, Shakespeare is impossible to ignore. Thousands of books have been written about Shakespeare and even though he lived over four hundred years ago, biographers and literary critics are still inspired to wax lyrical upon the subject in the 21st Century. What’s more there are as few facts as ever to go on, and by the very nature of history, it’s unlikely that any new and dramatic evidence regarding the life and times of William Shakespeare will be revealed. So what exactly is it that makes Shakespeare such a fascinating subject for speculation by each new generation to discover him? After all, the image we all recognize of Shakespeare is the perfect picture of Elizabethan respectability and far from being anything out of the ordinary. However, like all good stories, dig a little deeper and your efforts will be rewarded. Shakespeare’s meteoric rise from the humblest of beginnings to worldwide fame tells a tale of tenacity that is inspirational to this day and as we follow in the Great Bard of Avon’s footsteps, where there’s a will, when you’re talking about William Shakespeare, there’s most definitely a way.
#shakespeare #classics #literature
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There’s no name better known in the world of Literature than William Shakespeare, and whatever your feelings about such dramatic offerings as “Romeo and Juliet”, “Twelfth Night”, “King Lear”, “Othello”, “Hamlet”, “Julius Caesar”, “Taming of the Shrew” or “Macbeth”, Shakespeare is impossible to ignore. Thousands of books have been written about Shakespeare and even though he lived over four hundred years ago, biographers and literary critics are still inspired to wax lyrical upon the subject in the 21st Century. What’s more there are as few facts as ever to go on, and by the very nature of history, it’s unlikely that any new and dramatic evidence regarding the life and times of William Shakespeare will be revealed. So what exactly is it that makes Shakespeare such a fascinating subject for speculation by each new generation to discover him? After all, the image we all recognize of Shakespeare is the perfect picture of Elizabethan respectability and far from being anything out of the ordinary. However, like all good stories, dig a little deeper and your efforts will be rewarded. Shakespeare’s meteoric rise from the humblest of beginnings to worldwide fame tells a tale of tenacity that is inspirational to this day and as we follow in the Great Bard of Avon’s footsteps, where there’s a will, when you’re talking about William Shakespeare, there’s most definitely a way.
#shakespeare #classics #literature
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- published: 03 Apr 2017
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