Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
7:30pm | freePhilippa Kelly, Resident Dramaturg at the California Shakespeare Theater, will be sharing with us her thoughts about Shakespeare’s life and inspiration.
Shakespeare’s first experience of the plague was at the age of 3 months, when a family in his street lost 4 of its children to the devastating infection. During its attacks on London, the plague affected every aspect of daily life. How did it affect the mature Shakespeare’s writing matter and daily schedule? What other ailments did people suffer, and what were the most popular forms of treatment?
What physical conditions did Shakespeare live in? What amenities did he have in his house, and what was his typical diet? How did such details surface in his plays, and why might they be of interest to us today, 400 years later?
Philippa Kelly will discuss these topics and more, including the profiles of Shakespeare’s actors, what they would typically wear when they performed at court, what props they used, and how they rehearsed their plays.
Seating will be limited, so please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
