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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. His works consist of approximately 38 plays,154 sonnets and two long narrative poems.

Shakespeare's early plays were mostly comedies and histories, including "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Much Ado About Nothing" and "As You Like It." Later he mainly wrote tragedies such as "Hamlet," "Othello," "King Lear" and "Macbeth." His plays are considered some of the finest works in the English language.

Italian director Franco Zeffirelli dead at 96

Italian director Franco Zeffirelli dead at 96 15.06.2019

Famed for opulent film and opera productions, Zeffirelli led a storied life and often courted controversy. He died Saturday in Rome.
Coburg to get its own Globe Theatre

Coburg to get its own Globe Theatre 14.02.2018

The Bavarian town is set to receive its own version of London's Globe Theatre, which was modelled on a 17th century original used to stage plays by William Shakespeare. The British royal family hails from the region.
Shakespeare Reloaded

Shakespeare Reloaded 05.12.2016

What do characters such as Hamlet or Richard III have to say to us today, in times of great upheaval and uncertainty? German actor and Shakespeare villain Lars Eidinger must surely know!
Shakespeare & Friends

Shakespeare & Friends 05.12.2016

How does a woman play Hamlet? How do young writers like to quote Shakespeare these days? How “amused” are the British by their William S.? Arts.21 does a Shakespeare check.
Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine | 03.12.2016

Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine | 03.12.2016 05.12.2016

Love and hate, death and revenge – the world of William Shakespeare. On the 400th anniversary of his death, we plunge into the cosmos of the world’s greatest playwright. His stories remain gripping to this day.
Stars celebrate Shakespeare

Stars celebrate Shakespeare 26.04.2016

400 years after his death in 1616, festivals, exhibitions and performances around the world are celebrating the legacy of William Shakespeare. In his hometown Stratford-upon-Avon, celebrities like Benedict Cumberbatch and Helen Mirren are commemorating him.
Stars celebrate Shakespeare

Stars celebrate Shakespeare 25.04.2016

400 years after his death, festivals, exhibitions and performances are celebrating the legacy of William Shakespeare. In Stratford-upon-Avon, celebrities like Benedict Cumberbatch and Helen Mirren are commemorating him.
Obama celebrates Shakespeare as UK debates - to be or not to be in the EU

Obama celebrates Shakespeare as UK debates - to be or not to be in the EU 23.04.2016

Amid controversy over his warning against a "Brexit," US President Obama visited the Globe Theater on the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. It remains to be seen whether Britons will lend their ears to Obama.
Spain marks 400th anniversary of Cervantes' death

Spain marks 400th anniversary of Cervantes' death 23.04.2016

Events have been organized all over Spain to remember the country's best-known writer, Miguel de Cervantes. Cervantes' Don Quixote is considered one of the most influential books in world literature.
Sixth annual World Book Night underway on Shakespeare's 400th anniversary

Sixth annual World Book Night underway on Shakespeare's 400th anniversary 23.04.2016

The sixth edition of the World Book Night is underway, part of a campaign to encourage people to read books. The event is held each year on William Shakespeare's anniversary.
Shakespeare reloaded

Shakespeare reloaded 22.04.2016

Britain pays tribute to one of the world's greatest playwrights. William Shakespeare died 400 years ago on 23 April 1616.
Meet Shakespeare

Meet Shakespeare 21.04.2016

William Shakespeare is the most influential playwright and poet of Western literature. Get a glimpse into the life of the man who revolutionized theatre by tracing his footsteps in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Meet Shakespeare

Meet Shakespeare 21.04.2016

William Shakespeare is the most influential playwright and poet of Western literature. Get a glimpse into the life of the man who revolutionized theatre by tracing his footsteps in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Shakespeare and Cervantes: Two geniuses and one death date

Shakespeare and Cervantes: Two geniuses and one death date 21.04.2016

April 23, 1616 is recorded as the death date for two literary masters: English playwright William Shakespeare and Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes. But it's not true. Here's what the writers don't have in common.
That Shakespeare Rhythm

That Shakespeare Rhythm 18.04.2016

Is it possible to translate Shakespeare’s incomparable English into incomparable German? Frank Günther manages it better than any other. He gets it all right: the feel, rhythm and sound of the Bard's powerful words.
Avantgarde Shakespeare

Avantgarde Shakespeare 18.04.2016

Two very exciting German-language Shakespeare productions can currently be seen at Berlin’s Schaubühne theatre. We interview the man behind them, director Thomas Ostermeier.
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