Shakespeare Gets A Second Life
No, Shakespeare’s not alive again. Here’s a riddle: What would Shakespeare say if he rose from the dead? Brains… If you’re not familiar with the term, Second Life is basically … Continue Reading ⇒
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A ‘B’ Or Not a ‘B’?
That is the question. Patrick Stewart is the man. Sure he was on Star Trek, and was wonderful as Captain Picard… but he’s a superb Shakespearean actor, as you will … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Puissance
This is one of those words that some readers/listeners will come across and think “WTF mate?” I shall expound all for you now! puissance (n.) IPA Pronunciation: power, might, force … Continue Reading ⇒
Stand Up For Shakespeare
Shakespeare is required in many schools all over the world. In the UK it’s compulsory for almost all students. But trouble and Shakespeare in school seem to go hand in … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Runagate
This one’s fun to use. It rolls off the tongue easily in order to use this word to badmouth someone. runagate (n.) IPA Pronunciation: fugitive, runaway, vagabond CLOTEN I cannot … Continue Reading ⇒
A Conversation With Sir Ian McKellen
No, I didn’t get to talk to Sir Ian, that would be a dream come true! But someone else did and got it all on video. It’s not quite an … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Cogitation
Here’s a word not quite unique to Shakespeare, but you won’t find it in use too often. cogitation (n.) IPA Pronunciation: thought, contemplation CASSIUS Then, Brutus, I have much mistook … Continue Reading ⇒
Think Less, Speak More
Were you ever told to “think before you speak”? If so that was probably good advice if you’re prone to say silly things in everyday conversation. But onstage that doesn’t … Continue Reading ⇒
Coming To A Blog Near You
New to the Bard Blog…. The Shakespeare Blog Carnival A blog carnival is a central place where blog posts from different blogs are shared. For example, The Carnival of Education. … Continue Reading ⇒
It’s Boring, Very Boring
A few days ago on one of my posts the following comment was added: i’m studying shakespeare at school it’s very very boring but then all school is I hope … Continue Reading ⇒