Haggis, neeps and soliloquys: the bonds that tie Robert Burns and Shakespeare

In anticipation of our upcoming Burns Night Supper on January 25, we share an article from 2016, reprinted with permission from “The Conversation” written by Gerard Carruthers,the Francis Hutcheson Professor of Scottish Literature, University of Glasgow. Bard blood. Wikimedia Gerard Carruthers, University of Glasgow January 25, 2016 1.19am EST While Robert Burns…

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The Passions of Philippa

“Her passions are made of nothing but the finest part of pure love” – from Antony & Cleopatra WELCOME PHILIPPA! Renowned Shakespearean joins NapaShakes Team NapaShakes is thrilled to welcome author and Shakespeare scholar Philippa Kelly as our new director of Dramaturgy and Audience Outreach. She currently serves as Resident Dramaturg for the California…

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