Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: 'Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them'

William Shakespeare’s quote from Twelfth Night emphasizes three paths to greatness: “Some Are Born Great, Some Achieve ...
Vail Daily

Discussing Shakespeare in the modern world with the Vail Symposium

The allure of William Shakespeare reflects how works from the actor, playwright and poet from England can still be relatable during modern times. Even though he was writing about love, loss, power, ...
BBC

Themes in Shakespeare’s Richard III

Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare that tells the story of Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, who murders and plots to become king of England. Themes are the main ideas that appear ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel

Expanded Santa Cruz Shakespeare Festival depicts generational themes

SANTA CRUZ — Everything is in place for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s 11th season, which is its biggest yet. Past seasons have consisted of two William Shakespeare plays and one non-Shakespeare play, but ...
The Press

York Early Music Festival is under way with theme of Shakespeare's 400th anniversary

THE 2016 York Early Music Festival has opened, marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death with a theme of Fairies, Witches and Aerial Beings. Running from July 8 to 16, the programme ...