This new MA programme, the first of its kind in the world, tackles and takes
seriously Shakespeare and the subject of Authorship in all its diversity.
The programme examines ways in which Shakespeare has been mythologised and
how issues of collaboration change our notion of authorship, value and authority.
The programme also examines the enormously controversial phenomenon of the
Shakespeare Authorship Question and ponders why this question causes such
controversy.
The way in which Shakespeare has been made into what he is today, namely
“Shakespeare”, will be examined through a close analysis of the historical
developments and forces which gave rise to the perceived need, or at least
desire for a national and global icon/genius. A subsequent close textual
analysis of a number of Shakespeare's writings will be studied and shown
to contain the work of other writers. Finally, the phenomenon of the Shakespeare
Authorship Question will be studied. The aim is not to promote an alternative
candidate as the author of Shakespeare's work. Rather, it is to analyse
the actual social and cultural phenomenon that is the Authorship Question
itself. Why that Question is now more popular than ever amongst the general
public will be an important area of discussion.
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This November we will continue our John Silberrad Memorial Lecture
Programme at Shakespeare's Globe in collaboration with Brunel
University.
Guest speakers include Sir Derek Jacobi (subject to availability),
Mark Rylance, Dr. William Leahy (Brunel University), Diana
Price, Dr. Penny McCarthy, and Prof Graham Holderness
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More on the John Silberrad Lectures
A Comedy of Shakespearean identity crisis. Conceived and written by Mark
Rylance.
Venue: Minerva Theatre, Chichester
Dates: 14 August - 8 September
For further information and online booking, please visit:
Chichester
Festival Theatre
Cambridge
Arts Theatre
24 - 29 September
Oxford
Playhouse
9 - 16 October
Liverpool
Playhouse