Both-The Stratford Years & The London Years: VIDEO, This Program conjures up the presence of William Shakespeare during his Stratford years by taking you on a walking, biking, and rowing journey around Warwickshire. Our British presenter, Rebecca Flynn, offers us a horseback journey into London and a walking tour around over a dozen London sites that conjure up the presence of William Shakespeare during his London years.


			Both-The Stratford Years & The London Years

Shakespeare's Stratford Years 1564-1590
This Program conjures up the presence of William Shakespeare during his Stratford years by taking you on a walking, biking, and rowing journey around Warwickshire. Rebecca Flynn, Deputy Director of Education at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, acts as our host to over a dozen interesting sites, including: the baptismal font and tomb at Trinity church, Shakespeare's Birthplace, the King Edward VI Grammar School he attended, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shottery, Wilmcote, Kenilworth Castle, the Mary Arden Farm, and other important locations. Additionally, Ms. Flynn explains the kinds of plays performed at Stratford in Shakespeare's youth and introduces us to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and finally accounts for Shakespeare's knowledge and involvement with actors and drama. (21 minutes)

Shakespeare's London Years 1591-1613
Our British presenter, Rebecca Flynn, offers us a horseback journey into London and a walking tour around over a dozen London sites that conjure up the presence of William Shakespeare during his London years. Rebecca Flynn, Deputy Director of Education at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, visits many Shakespeare haunts that include: the Tower of London; St. Paul's Cathedral; the Middle Temple for law students; George Tavern, a venue for outdoor plays; Southwark Cathedral, where his brother Edmund Shakespeare is buried; and the London Globe Theatre site. Ms. Flynn examines the authenticity issues and the story behind the 1623 First Folio, describing the role of Heminge and Condell as editors. The video is the first to examine authentic Shakespeare locales in a 21st century environment. (22 mins.)

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