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The UCI New Swan Shakespeare Center
WHY SHAKESPEARE?The name “Shakespeare” is practically synonymous with English literature, world literature and the art of theater. Balancing mythic archetypes with historical realism, political commentary and psychological insight, his works continue to speak across centuries and in multiple settings and media, thanks to the co-creative energy of directors, actors, designers, scholars, editors, translators, teachers, students, readers and audiences. Shakespeare’s plays are works of dramatic . . .
Events

- January 26, 2021
Shakespeare's Kitchen: A Lecture-Demonstration with Francine Segan and Chef Jessica VanRoo - February 9, 2021
The World His Stage: A Conversation with Director Saheem Ali - February 18, 2021
Jane Mikkelson on Microcosm and Meditation in Early Modern Persian and English Lyric Poetry - February 23, 2021
Shakespeare Festival of Foolery - March 9, 2021
UC ShakespeareTrial 2021: Et tu, Brute?