About This Event
Shakespeare and RomeThursday 28 May 20261:30pm – 1.55pm | 3pm – 3.25pmIncluded in general admission to the Yorkshire Museum |Book TicketsSuitable for all ages
Celebrating York’s Roman history, inspired by Roman objects in the Yorkshire Museum, and performed on the historic mosaic floor, this short play ‘Friends, Romans, Yorkshiremen, Shakespeare, York and Rome’explores questions of history and memory, and the importance of the seemingly insignificant – through the words of Shakespeare.
Shakespeare wrote four Roman plays and a long poem, all set in and around Rome, and the Roman empire. He also leant liberally on Roman writers such as Ovid and Plautus for context and comedy. During his education, he learnt about the recorded history of Roman rulers and leaders, and their battles, exploring questions of personal dilemma and individual responsibility.
‘Shakespeare and Rome’ is a collaborative project between York Museums Trust andYork International Shakespeare Festival.
Tuesday - Sunday 10am-5pm
Dates: 28th May 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Categories: Festivals, Tours & Guides, Entertainment, Family Friendly, Great Outdoors
Book tickets at the event website.
Contact: Phone: 01904 687687, Email: yorkshire.museum@ymt.org.uk