Free pre-show talks for Shakespeare's Rose Theatre

Posted on 3 July 2018

Learn more about Shakespeare's plays in talks accompanying four adventurous productions in York this summer.

The 'pop-up' Shakespeare's Rose Theatre, which has been constructed opposite York’s Clifford’s Tower, will host four Shakespeare plays: Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet and Richard III, with a season running until 2nd September.

Professor Peter Holland (Notre Dame), Professor Tiffany Stern (Oxford), Professor Mark Ormrod (York), Dr Megan Murray-Pepper,Professor Judith Buchanan (York), and Professor Helen Smith (York) will deliver a series of talks and lectures designed to help you understand and enjoy these popular plays.

All events are free to attend by pre-registration.

Macbeth, 10 July 2018

The Treehouse, Berrick Saul Building, University of York

3:15–4:15pm: ‘The Language of Macbeth’ – a Shakespeare class given by Professor Judith Buchanan
4:45–5:45pm: ‘Macbeth’s Success’ – a pre-show talk given by Professor Peter Holland, with actor assistance
To book free tickets: https://macbethday.eventbrite.co.uk

Shakespeare’s Playhouses, 20 July 2018

K/133, King’s Manor (city centre)

5.00–6.00pm: ‘Shakespeare’s Playhouses: why ‘play’? why ‘house’?’– a pre-show talk by Professor Tiffany Stern
To book free tickets: tinyurl.com/play-playhouse

Richard III, 24 July 2018

The Huntingdon Room, King’s Manor (York city centre)

5.00–6.00pm: ‘Richard III: History’s Man and Shakespeare’s’ – pre-show mini-talks and a discussion between Medieval historian Professor Mark Ormrod and Shakespearean Dr Megan Murray-Pepper
To book free tickets: https://yorkrichardiii.eventbrite.co.uk

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 25 July 2018

K/133, King’s Manor (city centre)

5.00–6.00pm: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ – a pre-show talk by Professor Judith Buchanan, with actor assistance
To book free tickets: https://yorkmidsummer.eventbrite.co.uk

Romeo and Juliet, 30 July 2018

K/133, King’s Manor (city centre)

5.00–6.00pm: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ – a pre-show talk by Professor Helen Smith, with actor assistance
To book free tickets: https://yorkromeoandjuliet.eventbrite.co.uk