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This lecture imagines a trip to a Shakespearean playhouse, accompanied by Shakespeare himself, in three parts: arriving at the theatre, where ballad sellers shape expectations through song; entering the playhouse, with its visual cues of genre, place, and meaning; and the play’s opening, focusing on actors’ gestures, movement, and costume. Throughout, it asks what is gained and lost when we study Shakespeare only as words on a page rather than performance. A lecture by Tiffany Stern This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit: Going to the Playhouse with Shakespeare | Gresham College Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: Donate Today | Gresham College

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