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"Young Will"
William Shakespeare's early life is a bit of a mystery. Historians, however, have pieced together events in his life that provide some interesting and important clues to young William's future.
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Five Houses Relating to Shakespeare
Tourists can go back in time, draw inspiration from beautiful English gardens, and learn more about sixteenth century England when they visit five homes related to the poet and playwright William Shakespeare.
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Stratford on Avon -The Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company continues to perform Shakespeare's plays more than four hundred since the bard was born.
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Stratford-on-Avon - Take a Stroll
Walking around Stratford on Avon is the best way to learn about Shakespeare's early life, especially the house he was born in and other houses associated with his life.
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Introduce Children to Shakespeare
Shakespeare is enjoyed and studied worldwide, but can be daunting to some children. There are books on the market which help here, in their own, distinct ways.
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Shakespeare's Henry V
A review of the current production of Henry V at the RSC's Courtyard Theatre, starring Geoffrey Streatfeild as the King, and directed by Michael Boyd.
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE : Beyond the Stage and Sonnet
William Shakespeare---one of the most passionate poets and playrights in the world. He found passion on the page, but how did his true-life romances fare?
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Dion Boucicault at Stratford
Canadian actor Seana McKenna says Dion Boucicault's characters are as much fun for the actors as they are for the audience.
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July Festivals, Pt. 1.
In the first of two articles, The Travelsleuth picks out some of the many interesting festivals taking place in England this July.
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On the Trail of St.George of England
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt visits Stratford-on-Avon, Shakespeare's Birthplace on St.George's Day, his Birthday. April 23rd. He compares the paucity of festivities in England for St George on their national Saint's Day with those for St. Patrick in Dublin and elsewhere in Ireland, Britain, New York, Montreal and Melbourne.
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Profile of Sara Topham
Star TV dubs actress Sara Topham the IT Girl. For Topham right now, IT'S all about playing Laura Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie at the Stratford Festival.
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U.K Literary Tourist Attractions
From the birthplaces of some of our best known authors, to museums and unique attractions celebrating their work, the U.K has it all.
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Young People and Shakespeare
On the 22nd of August a very special rendition of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights Dream will be performed at the RSC's Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Travelsleuth's Diary: December Highlights
The Travelsleuth's eclectic and constantly updated monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England. This month: Christmas Festivals. <B>Updated 11 December: Court Circular.</B>
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All those words!
The influence of William Shakespeare on the field of music; opera, film, orchestral, ballet, etc.
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IRA ALDRIDGE: Great African-American Actor
Profile of Ira Aldridge an internationally acclaimed nineteenth century Shakespearian actor. He was an avid abolitionist and the first actor to be knighted.
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Sara Topham on Dion Boucicault
Was Boucicault thinking about Shakespeare's Much Ado when he wrote London Assurance?
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Alternative UK Rock Festival Guide
A look at some of the UK's smaller music festivals, from Guilfest to the Wickerman and Wychwood Festivals to the Bulldog Bash and Rip Curl Boardmasters Unleashed.
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Atwood's Penelopiad On Stage
Margaret Atwood's novel The Penelopiad comes to the stage through an unusual international theatrical collaboration.
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Book Review: Usborne Stories from Shakespeare
William Shakespeare has held a fascination for lovers of good literature for over 400 years. Introduce children to The Bard with this wonderful book.
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Brian Tree on Dion Boucicault
Brian Tree says he wouldn't mind losing his job if he could get to see the Stratford Festival production of London Assurance from the audience.
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Britain's Food Festivals 2007
Whether it's England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland or Wales, people love their local food and drink (& music) and the British Isles has festivals all year round
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Spain's Alcalá de Henares.
Alcalá de Henares is a beautiful little Spanish town, with a famous Cervantes Museum, Plaza and University focused around this classic novelist.
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Sukhothai and Ayuthya-Thailand's Former Capitals
Convenient day trips from Bangkok afford visitors the opportunity of experiencing Thailand's ancient Buddhist heritage.
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The Cotswolds- England
The Cotswolds are known for their beautifully preserved villages. Explore them and visit the "most beautiful high street in England"
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Canada's own Broadway in TORONTO
A look at the performing arts venues and productions offered in Toronto, Ontario Canada
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Historical London Shakespeare Walk
Take a London Shakespeare walk using a booklet to guide you to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Southwark Cathedral and the George Inn, one of the city's oldest pubs.
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Minster Lovell in England's Cotswolds
The region around Oxford has some delightfully quaint and qunitessentially English villages
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Royal Shakespeare Company's Romeo and Juliet
A bold theatrical new staging of Shakespeare's fast-moving story of two teenagers torn apart by their families' vendetta travels Britain in Autumn 2008.
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Shakespeare's Will @ Stratford
There are few actresses in this country who could pull off a one-woman show - and two of them are performing as part of this year's Stratford Festival.
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Spain's Lesser Cities
No trip to Spain is complete without day or weekend trips to the country's minor cities, which give visitors a better understanding of the country's history and heritage.
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The Northern Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance spread to Northern Europe, through King Francis I of France. Shakespeare, Flanders, Erasmus all reflect the Northern Renaissance.
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Victoria & Albert Museum, London
British Regency design, design during the Cold War, modern British theatre design and design innovation in China are explored by major exhibitions at London's V&A Museum.
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William Shakespeare, Author Bio
British dramatist and poet William Shakespeare, considered the greatest writer of all-time.
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Chinese Wilson's Memorial Garden
The Wilson Memorial Garden in Chipping Campden celebrates the work of "Chinese" Wilson who introduced over 1,000 garden-worthy species from China to western horticulture
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Did He or Didn't He? That Is The Question!
Who did write all those plays and sonnets? Was it really Willliam Shakespeare? Or was it somebody else? Read and see why this debate still continues to stir controversy.
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London's Theatre and Opera Season
London's glittering theatre and opera season is upon us as the days draw in. The Travelsleuth looks at some of the great theatrebreak offers for a short stay in London's West End during the coming Autumn and Winter.
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London's Mainline Railway Stations
When catching a train from London you need to know which station your train departs from. Here is a quick guide to London's mainline stations and the places they serve.
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Not Your Average Pop Star Spouse
Trudie Styler, born of grit and modesty, aspires to much more than lady of the Lake House. Meet Sting's multi-talented wife and mother of four of his children.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre London
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre celebrates, in 2008, the 11th anniversary of its resurrection - the result of one man's vision, the American actor Sam Wanamaker.
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British Culture Quiz
Teachers might like to use this quiz with their students
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John Ruskin's 'The King of the Golden River'
The first of a montly series, this article explores some of the issues surrounding Ruskin's 'The King of the Golden River,' a fairy tale written for a little girl, who would later become his wife.
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King John
Another history, and Shakespeare's Stratford
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Autumn Bargains and Afternoon Tea
The Travelsleuth updates on bargain UK travel offers, city and rural hotel Autumn breaks, and enjoys the elegant courtesies of the quintessential English Afternoon Tea at the Ritz and Claridge's.
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In Search of England's St. George
The Travelsleuth goes in search of England's patron saint, the dragon slayer St. George, on his Saint's Day, April 23rd.
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