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Shakespearean Theatre Feature Writer: Samantha Markham

Shakespeare is one of the most significant dramatists in not only the English-speaking world, but also globally. His plays remain incredibly popular and their influence continues to resonate in modern theatre.

Here you can get to grips with Shakespeare’s plays, with articles on analyzing Shakespeare , as well as character studies and discussions of famous speeches, such as Portia's "The quality of mercy ".

Additionally, you can read literary criticism (Much Ado As Gender Satire), controversy (Are Shakespeare's Comedies Funny?) and reviews of Shakespeare productions (Othello at The Globe). We also have articles on Shakespeare's dramatic techniques, such as soliloquies, stage directions, and his fascinating use of language. If you can't find a subject you're looking for, send us an email!


Feature Writer Articles in Shakespearean Theatre

Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is one of his most popular comedies. It deals with themes of love, deceit, infidelity and the differences between the sexes.
Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost
One of Shakespeare's earliest comedies, Love's Labour's Lost is a witty examination of sexual politics. However, it has a most uncomedic conclusion.
Sarah Bernhardt Performing Shakespeare
Sarah Bernhardt is the most famous female actor of her generation. Among her many iconic performances, she is perhaps best known for her work in Shakespearean plays.
Shakespeare's Henry V
Henry V is one of Shakespeare's most popular history plays. Furthermore, it has been used throughout the centuries to promote patriotism in England.
'Now is the Winter of our Discontent' Soliloquy
The phrase 'winter of discontent' is just one of many Shakespearean quotes that have made their way into modern vernacular, but what did it mean in its original context?


Contributing Articles in Shakespearean Theatre

Shakespeare Quotations for a Macbeth Essay
Is this a dagger that I see before me? asks Macbeth in one of Shakespeare's most powerful and most bloody tragedies.
Hamlet as a Tragic Hero
Like James Barrie's Peter Pan, William Shakespeare's Hamlet refuses to grow up, and Hamlet's immaturity ultimately leads to tragedy.
Christmas Theatre at The Globe
This year Shakespeares' Globe Theatre will open for its first Christmas Season. Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker promises a true festive celebration for all the family.
The Duty of Doubling in Hamlet
More than any other Shakespeare play, Hamlet is packed with doubles of all kinds. These duplicates (and triplicates) affect theme, mood, character, and everything else.
Hamlet's Love of Words, Words, Words
William Shakespeare loved wordplay, and the English language has rarely enjoyed a larger playground than that of the dramatic masterpiece Hamlet.