Before Shakespeare

@B4Shakes

A project on the first London theatres. Performance, archaeology, archives. Come play in the playhouses! @andykesson @callanjd @lucycmunro @dolphinsback

beforeshakespeare.com Joined November 2014

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Before Shakespeare @B4Shakes Nov 17, 2023

We’re very excited to hear project member @lucycmunro deliver her inaugural tonight!

Shakespeare Centre London @ldn_shakespeare Nov 14, 2023

This Friday, we'll be celebrating Professor Lucy Munro (@lucycmunro) as she delivers her inaugural lecture, 'Heminges & Condell & Shakespeare'. Please do come and join us in the Great Hall of King's College London at 18:00!
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Before Shakespeare @B4Shakes Feb 23, 2023

The Monster is Coming...

We're incredibly excited to be presenting the world premiere of @elbfrankland's Galatea, commissioned by and as part of @brightfest from 5-21 May, 2023.

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Trailer: youtu.be/U6VKrDWkNaQ
More info: brightonfestival.org/whats-on/galat…

Before Shakespeare @B4Shakes Dec 10, 2022

Our NEW WEBSITE HAS ARRIVED🚀

You can find updated information about the project but also a renewed timeline, resources, and our blog archive. We also revive our CHRISTMAS QUIZ by way of a launch:
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beforeshakespeare.com Christmas and Re-Launch Quiz 2022 · Before Shakespeare Take our early modern playing culture quiz!

Before Shakespeare @B4Shakes May 24, 2022

Interested in Shakespeare and animals? Wondering what the world around the Elizabethan theatres was like? See our new post from @andykesson on the Box Office Bears site #BoxOfficeBears:

Before Shakespeare @B4Shakes Apr 25, 2022

*🚀KLAXON* Today we launch the full #BoxOfficeBears WEBSITE 🎉! Visit BoxOfficeBears.com for resources, blogs, videos & background on animals, sport, and entertainment in Shakespeare’s England. #Shakespeare #EarlyModern #twitterstorians