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Shakespeare: staging the world

Curator Dora Thornton examines two of Shakespeare's most famous historical characters: Henry V and Richard III.

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The British Museum is staging a major exhibition on the world of Shakespeare, in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Dora Thornton examines Shakespeare's Henry V and Richard III

Paterson Joseph performs Brutus.

Harriet Walter performs Cleopatra.

Felix Hayes (Trinculo) and Amir Hlehel (Caliban) perform The Tempest.

Jonjo O'Neill performs Richard III.