Shakespeare context
A fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth”.
What is the renaissance?
This modern musical is Romeo and Juliet but set between rival gangs: the Sharks and Jets.
What is "West Side Story"?
Where Shakespeare was born
What is Stratford Upon Avon?
Where Shakespeare went to make his fortune and pursue his dreams.
What is London?
The young prince who wants revenge for his father's murder
Who is Hamlet?
A solemn play where many people die, does contain some elements of comedy but most often ends unsatisfactorily
What is a tragedy?
This musical is based on The Taming of the Shrew and features the dance number "Too Darn Hot"
What is "Kiss Me Kate"?
52 yrs.
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
History, latin and greek.
What school subjects did Shakespeare (mainly) study?
The mischievous fairy who works for Oberon and puts the magic flower dust in Lysander and Demetrius's eyes.
Who is Robin Goodfellow?
Anne Hathaway, poet.
Who was Shakespeare's wife?
"Theatre was the most punk expression ever".
What was said about theatre during Shakespeare's time?
The former Captain who becomes King of Scotland when his wife convinces him to murder the old King.
Who is Macbeth?
Goneril and Regan's Castle.
What is (the setting of) King Lear?
This is the most produced Shakespeare play of all time
What is "Romeo and Juliet"?
The 7 years where we have no records of what Shakespeare was doing.
What are the lost years?
Holy Trinity Chapel
What is the church where Shakespeare is buried?
He used to be Caesar's friend but kills him because he thinks it is what is best for Rome
Who is Brutus?
The play proposes that love is a dream, or perhaps a vision; that it is absurd, irrational, a delusion, or, perhaps, on the other hand, a transfiguration; that it is doomed to be momentary, through the actions of Lysander and Hermia.
What is (the theme of) A Midsummer Nights dream?
The name of Shakespeare's performing troupe.
What is The Lord Chamberlain's Men?