Brave New Worlds: Shakespeare in Newfoundland and Labrador

Abstract

Check It Out! presents a unique collaboration between Memorial University and members of Perchance Theatre. Join Dr. Robert Ormsby, English Department, along with Michelle King, English student, as they discuss the many rare and interesting Shakespearean holdings found in Memorial University Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections. These posters, props, and photographs showcase the rich Shakespearean traditions in Newfoundland and Labrador. Actors from Perchance Theatre will perform scenes from Shakespeare’s plays, and Artistic Director Danielle Irvine will explore how the playwright has inspired them theatrically.