Research could change what we know about William Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ opens at Grand Forks' Town Square

GRAND FORKS – Curt Tofteland has always been quite comfortable with the renowned works of William Shakespeare, because he became familiar with the Bard’s style of writing at a young age. The 16th Century playwright, poet and actor is widely considered the greatest writer in the English language. “I was raised on the King James Bible, which was written in the time period that Shakespeare was writing,” said Tofteland, who grew up in Martin, North …

Research could change what we know about William Shakespeare

New research could change what we know about the Shakespeares.

review: Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare in the Squares

Rating: 5 out of 5. A joy-filled summer celebration of the bard A not-for-profit touring company, Shakespeare in the Squares stages a Shakespeare play in London garden squares for one night in each venue every summer. Tailored to each individual venue, the company works with local organisations to create a true community feel in each unique garden, this year performing 34 times.  At the Cleveland Square performance, the setting couldn’t be more …

Storms, Sorcery and Shakespeare: The Tempest at Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to present “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare, one of the Bard’s final and most enchanting works. The bold and imaginative production, directed by Garth Jones, runs from Friday June 27 to Saturday July 5, with performances starting at 7.45pm. Vintage Shakespeare, where old enmities are confronted, new romances blossom, and comic and serious plots intertwine. Set on a South Pacific island that Shakespeare had never seen but…