has a PhD in English and Comparative Literature Studies (with a focus on contemporary Shakespearean performance) from University of Warwick. She earned her MA in Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cultural History of Renaissance England at The Shakespeare Institute.
On June 3, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare, 'Romeo and Juliet,' and summer performance.
ENCORES: "Folias Gallegas" and "Canarios" performed by Folger Consort (2019)
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Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Listen as Folger Consort performs "Folias Gallegas" and "Canarios" from its 2019 concert 'Tastes of the Mediterranean: Music of 16th-Century Spain and Italy.'
Words, Words, Words: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls
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The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, June 3 with a discussion of David Nicholls' 'Sweet Sorrow.' To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this tragicomic novel the Washington Post called "a tale of first love that hits all the right notes."
On May 6, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion on 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare and Greek mythology.
The Folger’s virtual book club, Words, Words, Words continues on Thursday, May 6 with a discussion of Madeline Miller’s Circe. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this award-winning novel about a fascinating figure from…
ENCORES: A selection from “The Fairy Queen” presented by Folger Consort (2007)
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Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Consort’s ‘The Fairy Queen’ (2007) featuring Lynn Redgrave, Sir Derek Jacobi, and Richard Clifford.
On March 4, 2021 the Folger returns to its Virtual Book Club with ‘Hag-Seed’ by Margaret Atwood. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to this innovative retelling of ‘The Tempest.’
Words, Words, Words: ‘Hag-Seed’ by Margaret Atwood
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The Folger’s virtual book club, Words, Words, Words continues on Thursday, March 4 with a discussion of Margaret Atwood’s ‘Hag-Seed.’ To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this innovative retelling of Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest.’
To accompany our February 4 discussion of ‘The Moor’s Account’ by Laila Lalami, our friends at DCanter have curated a wine list especially for our conversation.
