John Shakespeare (c. 1531 – 7 September 1601) was the father of William Shakespeare. He was the son of Richard Shakespeare of Snitterfield, a farmer. He moved to Stratford-upon-Avon and married Mary Arden, with whom he had eight children, five of whom survived into adulthood. A well-to-do glover and whittawer (leather worker) by trade, Shakespeare was a dealer in hides and wool, and was elected to several municipal offices, serving as an alderman and culminating in a term as bailiff, the chief magistrate of the town council, before he fell on hard times for reasons unknown to historians. His fortunes later revived after the success of his son, and he was granted a coat of arms five years before his death, probably at the instigation and expense of his playwright son.
Career and municipal responsibilities
John Shakespeare moved to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1551, where he became a successful businessman involved in several related occupations. From 1556 to 1592, several official records identify him as a glovemaker, which was probably his primary trade, as tradition remembers him as following that trade even into his old age, but the records of his real estate purchases and legal expenses indicate an income much higher than that of a small-town tradesman. The administration of his father's estate in 1561 names him as a farmer. He inherited and leased agricultural lands and is on record as selling timber and barley. Court records also document him as a "brogger", an unlicensed—and therefore illegal—wool dealer. In addition, he bought and leased out houses. He was twice taken to court for violating the usury laws that prohibited charging interest higher than the legal limit of 10 percent.
Prince Charles Giggles as Boris Johnson Battles Umbrella
'Prince Charles Giggles as Boris Johnson Battles Umbrella'
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Lee Mack's Joke Leaves John Cleese In Near Tears | The Graham Norton Show
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Dylan Thomas' masterful Under Milk Wood 'play for voices' was first read in New York on 14 May 1953. The play reopens the Olivier theatre for live performances 16 June–24 July 2021.
Michael Sheen, Karl Johnson and Siân Phillips feature in the acting company breathing new life into Dylan Thomas’ poetic masterpiece. Lyndsey Turner directs with additional material by Siân Owen.
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'Prince Charles Giggles as Boris Johnson Battles Umbrella'
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The Assembly sees a cast of 35 interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled, question an A-list celebrity for one extraordinary TV interview.
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The Assembly sees a cast of 35 interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled, question an A-list celebrity for one extraordinary TV interview.
In this half-hour special, it’s multi-award-winning actor and director Michael Sheen who is to face the grilling of a lifetime from the unique collective. No subject is out of bounds, no question is off the table. On subjects as diverse as ex-girlfriends and on-screen kisses to the OBE he gave back or his favourite motorway, how will the Good Omens star fare as The Assembly bring their unique approach to the celebrity interview?
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Michael Sheen performing 'Do not go gentle into that good night' for Dylan Thomas Day is everything you'd hope it to be. Subscribe for more content related to o...
Michael Sheen performing 'Do not go gentle into that good night' for Dylan Thomas Day is everything you'd hope it to be. Subscribe for more content related to our new production of Under Milk Wood: https://youtube.com/nationaltheatre/?sub_confirmation=1
Dylan Thomas' masterful Under Milk Wood 'play for voices' was first read in New York on 14 May 1953. The play reopens the Olivier theatre for live performances 16 June–24 July 2021.
Michael Sheen, Karl Johnson and Siân Phillips feature in the acting company breathing new life into Dylan Thomas’ poetic masterpiece. Lyndsey Turner directs with additional material by Siân Owen.
A limited number of £10 Friday Rush tickets will be available the Friday before every week of performances: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/fridayrush
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A son in search of redemption.
As they awake to boiled eggs and the postman, the residents of a small Welsh village juggle old secrets and new realities.
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Dylan Thomas' masterful Under Milk Wood 'play for voices' was first read in New York on 14 May 1953. The play reopens the Olivier theatre for live performances 16 June–24 July 2021.
Michael Sheen, Karl Johnson and Siân Phillips feature in the acting company breathing new life into Dylan Thomas’ poetic masterpiece. Lyndsey Turner directs with additional material by Siân Owen.
A limited number of £10 Friday Rush tickets will be available the Friday before every week of performances: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/fridayrush
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A community is sleeping. If you listen closely, you can hear their dreams.
The retired sea captain yearning for his lost love.
The landlady living in terror of her guests.
A father who can no longer access his memories.
A son in search of redemption.
As they awake to boiled eggs and the postman, the residents of a small Welsh village juggle old secrets and new realities.
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The former foreign secretary Boris Johnson has declined to comment, after being asked whether he would apologise for comparing Muslim women wearing the burka to letterboxes and bank robbers.
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The former foreign secretary Boris Johnson has declined to comment, after being asked whether he would apologise for comparing Muslim women wearing the burka to letterboxes and bank robbers.
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'Prince Charles Giggles as Boris Johnson Battles Umbrella'
Boris Johnson was caught in a battle with an umbrella this afternoon when it was blown inside out in bad weather.
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The Assembly sees a cast of 35 interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled, question an A-list celebrity for one extraordinary TV interview.
In this half-hour special, it’s multi-award-winning actor and director Michael Sheen who is to face the grilling of a lifetime from the unique collective. No subject is out of bounds, no question is off the table. On subjects as diverse as ex-girlfriends and on-screen kisses to the OBE he gave back or his favourite motorway, how will the Good Omens star fare as The Assembly bring their unique approach to the celebrity interview?
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Michael Sheen performing 'Do not go gentle into that good night' for Dylan Thomas Day is everything you'd hope it to be. Subscribe for more content related to our new production of Under Milk Wood: https://youtube.com/nationaltheatre/?sub_confirmation=1
Dylan Thomas' masterful Under Milk Wood 'play for voices' was first read in New York on 14 May 1953. The play reopens the Olivier theatre for live performances 16 June–24 July 2021.
Michael Sheen, Karl Johnson and Siân Phillips feature in the acting company breathing new life into Dylan Thomas’ poetic masterpiece. Lyndsey Turner directs with additional material by Siân Owen.
A limited number of £10 Friday Rush tickets will be available the Friday before every week of performances: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/fridayrush
#NationalTheatre #UnderMilkWood #Poetry #MichaelSheen #DylanThomas
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A community is sleeping. If you listen closely, you can hear their dreams.
The retired sea captain yearning for his lost love.
The landlady living in terror of her guests.
A father who can no longer access his memories.
A son in search of redemption.
As they awake to boiled eggs and the postman, the residents of a small Welsh village juggle old secrets and new realities.
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John Shakespeare (c. 1531 – 7 September 1601) was the father of William Shakespeare. He was the son of Richard Shakespeare of Snitterfield, a farmer. He moved to Stratford-upon-Avon and married Mary Arden, with whom he had eight children, five of whom survived into adulthood. A well-to-do glover and whittawer (leather worker) by trade, Shakespeare was a dealer in hides and wool, and was elected to several municipal offices, serving as an alderman and culminating in a term as bailiff, the chief magistrate of the town council, before he fell on hard times for reasons unknown to historians. His fortunes later revived after the success of his son, and he was granted a coat of arms five years before his death, probably at the instigation and expense of his playwright son.
Career and municipal responsibilities
John Shakespeare moved to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1551, where he became a successful businessman involved in several related occupations. From 1556 to 1592, several official records identify him as a glovemaker, which was probably his primary trade, as tradition remembers him as following that trade even into his old age, but the records of his real estate purchases and legal expenses indicate an income much higher than that of a small-town tradesman. The administration of his father's estate in 1561 names him as a farmer. He inherited and leased agricultural lands and is on record as selling timber and barley. Court records also document him as a "brogger", an unlicensed—and therefore illegal—wool dealer. In addition, he bought and leased out houses. He was twice taken to court for violating the usury laws that prohibited charging interest higher than the legal limit of 10 percent.