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UPCOMING EVENTSWant to volunteer? click here Return to this page often for news of upcoming events! Open readings | Celebrity Sonnets | Musicale | Holiday Night
First Tuesday of
each month! 'Shakespeare Open Reading at Seaport Village' Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse Seaport Village, 835 West Harbor Drive, Downtown San Diego, CA 92101 (PUBLIC EVENT - FREE ADMISSION) Directed by Rupert Essinger A free open reading of the best scenes from Shakespeare starring...you!! Everyone was SO HAPPY with our informal and fun reading of Hamlet - lead by the ever informative and all round lovely Mr. Rupert Essinger - that we all agreed to make this a monthly occurrences. On the FIRST TUESDAY of every month - same venue - same times - we'll have a whole new Shakespeare Play ready and waiting in which you can star! Or indeed, just come along for the listening experience. Grab a latte and perhaps a sticky bun and away we go.  July 7th, Henry VIII Aug 4th, Macbeth (directed by Jack Winans) Sept 1st, Cymbeline Oct 6th, Henry IV Part 1 Nov 3rd, Merry Wives of Windsor Dec 1st, Antony and Cleopatra Jan. 5th, To be announced Informal cafe style seating. 15 minute intermission half way through at 7.45pm. Come and go as you please. No need to stay for whole reading. A few extra texts are provided but please bring your own copy of the text or a complete works if you can, or buy your copy in the shop! .GIF)
Rupert is a Shakespeare fan from Leicester, England (the mythical burial place of King Lear). Educated at Oxford University, he loves to help make Shakespeare accessible through informal readings. Parts are assigned based on who wants to read at the beginning of each scene. Contact Rupert (click here) if there is a particular role you want to read and let him know the scene(s). October 12,
2009 (PUBLIC EVENT) Once again, the Society is pleased and exceptionally proud to be performing on the main stage of the Old Globe Theatre. This unique event is always a huge hit. Listen to the sonnets of Shakespeare presented in original and absurd styles. In the past we've had everything from blues singers, to Argentine Tango, to the Internationally renowned pianist, Gustav Romero linking Shakespeare with Bach, and a host of other celebrities including Craig Noel, Des McAnuff, Ian Campbell, Darko Tresnjak, Jonathan McMurtry, two touring 'Jersey Boys', Educational leaders, athletes, authors, musicians, media personalities, and many, many, students. Entertaining, Educational and typically San Diego, The Celebrity Sonnets is an evening for everyone.
Shakespeare Musicale In our 3rd year at The Neurosciences Institute, the Society will present you with another original program. We've been looking at different aspects of Shakespeare and Music over the past two years to keep you on your toes. This year, Shakespeare is going to the Opera. A beautiful evening featuring some of San Diego's finest performers for your delight and pleasure. 2nd Annual Holiday Festive Feast Check back for more information about these events! As You Like It - Movie premier - the first official screening of the new movie version of Shakespeare's classic comedy, shot in and around San Diego and Coronado: Director Peter Shaner.Shakespeare's Comedy Night - Skits and sketches by the great comic writers inspired by Shakespeare's plays (Beyond the Fringe, Monty Python, Fry and Laurie etc.)Staged Readings - Various throughout the year at various venues, check back often! |
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