News about William Shakespeare

Locals living next to the historic Shakespeare property in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, say they live in terror of anti-social yobs. One mother said: 'It's sad really but the criminals have won.'. Neighbour's of Anne Hathaway's idyllic cottage say county lines drug dealers have turned their village into 'hell' and police can't keep them safe. The leafy street - where houses can sell for almost £500,000 - is close to Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the wife of William Shakespeare. Residents living on South Green Drive were too scared to be named fearing reprisals, but say their lives have become 'miserable'.

Netflix's Baby Reindeer has led to a police investigation after fans wrongly accused a theatre director of being the inspiration behind an abuser depicted in the show.  The seven-part thriller series follows the real-life story of comedian Gadd, who plays himself in the form of struggling Scottish comedian Donny Dunn as he deals with relentless stalker 'Martha'.  

Lady Gabriella Windsor's friends are said to be rallying around her after the death of her husband in February. War hero and financier Thomas Kingston (left, with Lady Gabriella) was found dead aged 45 at his parents' home in the Cotswolds. Yesterday, his wife Lady Gabriella Windsor (inset) turned 43. She has moved out of the Notting Hill home she shared with her husband and moved back into Kensington Palace with her parents Prince and Princess Michael of Kent (right), the Mail's Richard Eden revealed. One of her friends said: 'They wanted Ella to be with them, and she didn't want to be alone in the home she shared with Tom. All of us are rallying round and she's going to be OK.' Kingston died from a 'traumatic head wound', an inquest heard in March. A gun was found near his body in an outbuilding at his parents' home in the Cotswolds.

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent enjoyed a night out at a private members' club yesterday - as they were spotted in public for the first time since the funeral of their son-in-law. The royals , who are the parents of Thomas Kingston's widow Lady Gabriella Windsor, appeared in chipper moods as they left Oswald's in central London late on Friday. The prince and princess were seen smiling as they hopped in their car to head back home from the exclusive club, which they left with a friend, just weeks after Mr Kingston's funeral.

William Shakespeare's mastery of the English language has remained unchallenged for centuries. But a renowned literary institution has provoked anger by hosting a debate on whether some of the Bard's works could have been written by a woman. Oliver Kamm, a journalist and author, has written to the Chairman of the London Library to complain about the 'wildly inappropriate' event and its 'promotion of a baseless and anti-intellectual conspiracy theory.' The 19th century library, which contains one million books, is holding a panel discussion in June with Elizabeth Winkler, the author of the controversial book 'Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies', which explores 'who the Bard might really be.' The book looks at 'how the forces of nationalism and empire, religion and mythmaking, gender and class have shaped our admiration of Shakespeare across the centuries.'

Scientists often warn about the wild weather caused by climate change. In fact, history shows that entire settlements can be engulfed by intense storms and heaving waves that intensify coastal erosion. Now, MailOnline's incredible new interactive map pinpoints these 'lost lands' dotted around Britain, from 'Yorkshire's Atlantis' to the lush plains of Doggerland (bottom right) and the former capital of kingdom of East Anglia (possible 3D remains shown top right),

Beloved Australian music identity and Order of Australia recipient Stephen Phillips died earlier this month following a long illness. Phillips was the General Director of State Opera South Australia from 1989 - 2011 and under his guidance helped the company stage several world-class productions. He was a respected leader in his field and under his supervision SOSA debuted many popular shows, including Dead Man Walking (2003), Little Women (2007) and Moby Dick (2010).

The modernization of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew was announced in March 1999, grossing $60.4 million at the box office, but a quarter-century later, it still has a legion of followers. ten Things I Hate About You was Ledger's first American film, and he played bad boy Patrick Verona, an Australian student who is paid to take Stiles' character Kat Stratford out on a date.

According to an academic at the University of Bristol, Joan Shakespeare is "most unknown," but there is "no doubt" she existed - and she was also the author of a historical religious book titled the Spiritual Testament. She stayed at the family's house in Stratford, which is now a well-known tourist attraction (top right) and was a closet catholic.

According to a taxpayer-funded report, William Shakespeare's "unique representation" has spread 'white, able-bodied, heterosexual, cisgender male narratives" in theater. Researchers at the University of Roehampton developed a study of Gallathea, which features characters disguised as the opposite sex in a £800,000 grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council to combat this 'normative trend'. According to the academics, Shakespeare's contemporary John Lyly's 16th century comedy has had "no stage history since 1588." The AHRC-funded initiative is devoted to 'centering marginalized groups in the modern performance of early modern plays.'

As he makes his musical theatre debut in Kiss Me, Kate, tough talking TV cop Adrian Dunbar transforms into a singing stage actor. In a recent trailer for the musical alongside Broadway legend and Tony award winner Stephanie J. As the pair praise the'sophisticated and funny spectacle,' Black is dressed smartly in a black suit and tie.' Fred Graham, the theatre designer, producer, and leading man who clashes with his leading lady and ex-wife Lilli Vanessi on and off stage with William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

I suspect Nationwide will soon be seen in towns where it is now the last 'bank' standing. Windsor is one of 37 major cities (with populations greater than 15,000) where the only 'bank' present, according to long-serving community bank campaigner Derek French, who claims Windsor is the only 'bank' present. These 37 towns, according to Bizarrely, would all qualify for a banking hub (a community bank financed by all the major banking companies). However, because Nationwide is still in town, the banks will not fund them. It's pathetic.

Thomas Kingston, 45, was discovered at his countrymansion on Sunday evening, and a post mortem revealed the cause of death, according to Gloucestershire Coroner's Court. After Mr Kingston had earlier visited for lunch with his parents, his father was arrested on compulsion entry to a locked house, senior coroner Katy Skertt said. Following a call from a member of the family who received a 999 call, police and paramedics were dispatched to the scene. Mr Kingston's death, according to police, was not suspicious. In a joint statement with his family, his widow Lady Windsor dubbed him a "extraordinary man who lit up the lives of those who knew him" - and compared his death to the entire family.

On Sunday evening, the financier and former hostage negotiator, 45, was discovered dead inside his parents' £3 million mansion in Gloucestershire. An inquest will be held to determine the cause of death, but there are no suspicious circumstances and no other parties interested. Buckingham Palace reported his death on Tuesday, just hours after his parents-in-law Prince and Princess of Kent put on a brave appearance at King Constantine of Greece's memorial service at Windsor Castle. King Charles and Queen Camilla joined the mourning Kents in their remembrance of Mr Kingston. He and Lady Gabriella had been childless at the time, but they were happily married until the end,' according to his close friends, who were left reeling from his shock.

In the drama, the British actor played a good but fair role as a PE tutor, progressing to become the longest-serving member of the institution. On Friday, his representative revealed that he died peacefully at home after suffering from a short illness.' Before being promoted to headteacher in a series about life in a London comprehensive school, Robson was a PE and geography teacher. The show ran from 1978 to 2008, earning a following for its gritty social realism, including questions of racial heroin use, teenage pregnancy, mental health, and Aids.

Camilla, 76, dressed in a black mid-length gown, warmly welcomed the four-legged guests at Clarence House, London (pictured). The canines were particularly well behaved, and they seemed to be enjoying Camilla's attention when they sat on their chairs. Camilla, who has been keeping busy while her husband King Charles is being treated for cancer, is hosting a reception to celebrate the charity Medical Detection Dogs' 15th anniversary.

According to a new royal biography, King Charles (right) has an 'appalling memory' and sleeps in an oxygen tent to treat sinus problems. Ingrid Seward's book (inset), My Mother and I, claims that His Majesty's memory is enhanced by writing down his thoughts into notebooks, which he keeps in his breast pocket. Although the King, 75, has a vast knowledge of history, it is his short-term memory that is believed to be problematic, with Charles reportedly saying that his'memory is appalling,'. The King also has no empathy for trivial ailments and battles his own sinus problems by sleeping in an oxygen tent,' according to Seward, Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine.'

On Thursday, the Queen, 76, met with The Poppy Factory in Clarence House to commemorate the charity's 100th anniversary. Camilla cut a 100 cake to celebrate the charity that supports veterans with mental and physical health problems who are returning to work (right). Meanwhile, Harry (inset) rode on the bobsled track in Whistler, B.C., where he and Meghan have travelled for three days to promote his Invictus Games, which aid veterans in finding meaning.

Jacob Elordi was seen out and about for the first time after an alleged pub altercation. As he strolled Sydney's streets, wearing tracksuit pants, a T-shirt, and scuffed Onitsuka Tiger shoes, the Saltburn star, 26, looked weary. William Shakespeare was reportedly smoking a joint, according to the shirt, which had an amusing drawing of him.

King Charles, 75, was seen behind the wheel of his Audi SUV near Sandringham today wearing a beige coat and a white shirt. Following 24 hours in London for more cancer treatment, the monarch was seen waving as he returned to his Norfolk estate on Saturday. After a week of resting at his Sandringham estate following the surprise announcement, he landed in Clarendon House in the royal helicopter. Queen Camilla's wife, Queen Camilla, completed a busy week of engagements today after meeting with Poppy makers at Clarence House today.

The Queen stayed busy today with a visit to Poppy makers at Clarence House. Camilla, 76, was born in a navy blue shirt dress to mark The Poppy Factory's centennial, which was established in the aftermath of the First World War. The event takes place 100 years since the charity's relocated to Richmond upon Thames, south west London, where it was located.

Following the opening night of her one-woman performance on Broadway, Suzy Eddie Izzard was given a round of applause on Sunday. Izzard, 62, has embarked on a three-handed performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet at Greenwich House Theater in New York City, with the comedian performing each part solo from a revised script written by her brother, Mark. And she received a warm reception from American spectators over the weekend, with Izzard, her brother, and actress Selina Cadell receiving their respective bouquets of flowers after taking a bow.

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