Shakespeare & Company News

Sir Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay series on Twitter! This time, he's reading Sonnet 36.

BBC iPlayer is partnering with Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare's Globe - in releasing productions of some of Shakespeare's greatest works in a Culture in Quarantine special, which will be available for over three months.

In celebration of William Shakespeare's 456th birthday, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has today unveiled the results of its largest ever digital celebration by audiences.

Sir Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay series on Twitter! This time, he's reading Sonnet 34.

'Filipinos are one of the friendliest and most thoughtful people I know. I instantly warmed up to them when I landed in Manila. That's why it was sad when we were forced to cut our stay short.' a?' Hayden Tee

Sir Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay series on Twitter! This time, he's reading Sonnet 33.

This Spotlight focuses on Simon Levy who began his directing career in San Francisco, then moved to Los Angeles in 1990 where he has been the Producing Director for the Fountain Theatre since 1993. His directing and producing credits are numerous, with over 100 productions in Los Angeles and San Francisco that have won more than 200 awards. His journey has been blessed with having wonderful mentors along the way, which has enabled the talented director to earn his living doing theatre and earned him great respect from the entire L.A. Theatre community.

Simon Russell Beale has spoken out about his feelings and fears for the future of the theatre.

As school, work and social interactions go online, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF announces a series of free online classes for adults. From Storytelling for Seniors to Interview skills to Shakespeare technique, these stand alone classes are ideal for adults seeking to broaden skills and develop new ones in the safety of their own homes. Participants will be able to livestream the class with Orlando Shakes professionals via webcam.

Check out Les Mis' original Cosette, Rebecca Caine, and her neighbors saluting the front line workers of the NHS with a community performance of 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'a??a??a??a??a??a??a??

Supported by the actors' union Equity, #NHSLove is an initiative launched by Tamasha theatre company to boost the morale of frontline NHS staff during the coronavirus crisis. Through Twitter and one hashtag, the aim is to send messages of LOVE to them via content they can dip into, whenever they can.

The 2020 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival (NDSF) has been rescheduled as a result of public health and safety concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay posts on Twitter. This time he is reading Sonnet 29.

Two dozen nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were announced today by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) for the 38th Annual Elliot Norton Awards.

Sir Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay series on Twitter, with a double feature. This time, he's reading Sonnets 27 and 28.

This Spring, the Royal Shakespeare Company will hand over its channels to the global community, in the largest ever celebration of Shakespeare by audiences in its history.

Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay posts on Twitter. This time he is reading Sonnet 26.

Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay posts on Twitter, with Sonnet 73.

Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay posts on Twitter. This time he is reading Sonnet 25. Watch the video below!

Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay posts on Twitter. This time he is reading Sonnet 24.