Tag Archives: Shakespeare and Scandinavia

Martin Regal, 1951-2017

Posted on November 25, 2017 by kingstonshakespeareseminar

Kingston Shakespeare is very sad to announce that Professor Martin Regal has died after a long illness. A memorial service will be held at the University of Reykjavik on Saturday December 2. Martin Regal was an inspirational colleague, a regular … Continue reading →

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The Nordic Shakespeare Society (NorSS)

Posted on January 14, 2016 by kingstonshakespeareseminar

Below is the welcome letter to the newly formed Nordic Shakespeare Society (NorSS), which had its inaugural meeting during the Shakespeare and Scandinavia conference in 2015. The Nordic Shakespeare Society (NorSS) aims to encourage and support a network of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Charles Lock, Delilah Bermudez Brataas, Martin Regal, Nely Keinänen, NorSS, Per Sivefors, Shakespeare and Scandinavia | Leave a comment

‘Shakespeare et les couleurs du temps’ par Dominique Goy-Blanquet

Posted on November 11, 2015 by kingstonshakespeareseminar

Dominique Goy-Blanquet, one of France’s leading Shakespeareans and a friend of Kingston Shakespeare, has written a historic article on the Wars of the Roses, where she discusses the plays and the adaptation, also mentioning the Shakespeare and Scandinavia conference. The … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Thinking through Shakespeare | Tagged Alex Waldmann, Dominique Goy-Blanquet, Jan Kott, John Barton, Shakespeare and Scandinavia, Trevor Nunn, Wars of the Roses | Leave a comment

Revolting Jack – A Sonnet by John G. Murphy

Posted on November 4, 2015 by kingstonshakespeareseminar

The sonnet “Revolting Jack” was inspired by a performance of Rufus Hound as Jack Cade, a historical character represented in Part 2 of Henry VI and in Edward IV of the John Barton and Peter Hall adaptation that is known as … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking through Shakespeare | Tagged Alex Waldmann, Anni Hendriksen, Edward IV, Henry VI, Jack Cade, John Barton, John G. Murphy, Peter Hall, poetry, Rufus Hound, Shakespeare and Scandinavia, sonnet, Wars of the Roses | Leave a comment

Shakespeare and Scandinavia Recordings

Posted on October 15, 2015 by kingstonshakespeareseminar

It was a truly inspiring event with many fantastic papers and ongoing discussions. Many thanks to all the delegates, plenaries, organizers, actors, and theatre staff. A momentous occasion. Amidst the talks and papers, the Nordic Shakespeare Society (NorSS) was established … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcast archive, Shakespeare and Scandinavia | Tagged Delilah Bermudez Brataas, Martin Regal, Nordic Shakespeare Society, NorSS, Scandinavia, Shakespeare and Scandinavia | 1 Comment

Open lectures for Shakespeare and Scandinavia

Posted on September 18, 2015 by kingstonshakespeareseminar

This years big London Shakespeare event Shakespeare and Scandinavia will take place on 8 – 11 October 2015 at the Rose Theatre, Kingston-upon-Thames. With a great line-up of plenary speakers, all of whose lectures will be free and open to … Continue reading →

Posted in KiSS, News | Tagged drama, Eero Tarasti, fiction, film, Gary Taylor, Graham Holderness, Gunnar Sorelius, Hamlet, history, Howard Caygill, Kierkegaard, Lisbeth Waerp, Macbeth, music, National theatres, Scandinavia, Shakespeare and Scandinavia, Sirkku Aaltonen, TV | 1 Comment

Registration for Shakespeare and Scandinavia + other events

Posted on July 4, 2015 by kingstonshakespeareseminar

Registration for the Shakespeare and Scandinavia conference is now open! The conference will take place in October 8 – 11 2015 at Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames, with some panels and plenaries also at the Garrick’s Temple and Hampton … Continue reading →

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Howard Caygill confirmed to speak at Shakespeare and Scandinavia conference

Posted on June 9, 2015 by kingstonshakespeareseminar

Howard Caygill (CRMEP, Kingston University) is added to the list of plenary speakers at the Shakespeare and Scandinavia Conference (8-11 October 2015) in Kingston-upon-Thames. He will be talking on Kierkegaard and Shakespeare. Other confirmed plenaries are (click images for bios): . Also, … Continue reading →

Posted in KiSS, News | Tagged Eero Tarasti, Ewan Fernie, Gary Taylor, Graham Holderness, Howard Caygill, Kierkegaard, Lisbeth Waerp, Scandinavia, Shakespeare and Scandinavia, Sirkku Aaltonen, translation | Leave a comment

Shakespeare and Scandinavia Conference: Deadline for proposals 1 May, 2015

Posted on March 3, 2015 by kingstonshakespeareseminar

The Deadline for submitting paper and panel proposals for the International Academic Conference on Shakespeare and Scandinavia is now 1 May, 2015. Hosted by Kingston University at the Rose Theatre and co-hosted with Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare. See below for CFP … Continue reading →