About the Center

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 . . .

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Events

• August 22, 2020
  Shakespeare Weekend: A Midsummer Night's Dream
• August 26, 2020
  A Midsummer Night's Zoom
• March 9, 2021
  ShakespeareTrial 2021: Et tu, Brute?

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Reading Groups

• Zoom Group: "Much Ado About Nothing" with Julia Lupton

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