Shakespeare: Hero and villain at Shakespeare: staging the world

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Channel: The British Museum · 2012 · Entertainment

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The exhibition Shakespeare: staging the world explores connections between the objects, Shakespeare's text and performance. Find out more about the exhibition and book your tickets here: http://ow.ly/f5nsA 

Shakespeare's Henry V is the ultimate warrior king, while his Richard III is a villain through and through. Here, Shakespeare exhibition curator Dora Thornton examines the historical reality of these kings alongside the enduring effect that Shakespeare has had on their reputation and legacy.

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