The British Museum

The BP exhibition

Shakespeare
staging the world

19 July – 25 November 2012
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Members free/Open late Fridays

Supported by BP

Part of the London 2012 Festival

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Shakespeare in my world

By play

By character

By theme

“ Has Shakespeare made an appearance in your life? Has Shakespeare spoken to you? Tell us your tale ”
“For my 10th birthday, instead of taking my friends and me to Superman…” Kirsten, United Kingdom Merry Wives of Windsor
“When I was 13 me and my sisters absolutely adored '10 Things I Hate About You'…” Becky Allen, London Taming of the Shrew
“When I was a small child, my mother used to walk my brother and me to school…” Clare Ward, London Henry V
“When I was studying at university I was lucky enough to attend a workshop led by Barrie Rutter…” Becky Allen, London Othello
“I was alone with my father when he died…” Dora Thornton, London King Lear
“Quoted to me by a good friend when I was considering a risky investment opportunity…” Carolyn Marsden-Smith, London Hamlet
“My father was born in 1906 and like many people of his generation, he was someone who I will always consider to be a real English gentleman…” Clare Ward, London Richard II