Shakespeare in Canada: A Cultural Map

Shakespeare in Canada: Exploring Our Cultural History through Digital Humanities

A project to create an online interactive cultural map of the presence of the Bard and the way in which his works have shaped Canadian culture.

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An account of the opening night of the Theatre Royal's first production, Charles II, including notes on the set up and introductory remarks from Captain Kellett from the "Private Journal of an Expedition to the Arctic Regions to ascertain the fate of…

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The list of dramatis personae in the H.M.S Resolute's production of The Taming of the Shrewfrom "Private Journal of an Expedition to the Arctic Regions to ascertain the fate of Sir John Franklin and his Crews, under the Command of Capt. Sir Edward…

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Diary entry leading up to the performance of The Taming of the Shrew, outlining preparations for the show.

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Sheet music for the original song "My Heart's in the Highlands," composed by Robert Burns, that was featured in Peter Hinton's 2008 production of Macbeth at the National Arts Centre.

An original song featured in Peter Hinton's 2008 production of Macbeth at the National Arts Centre. The song is composed by Robert Burns, and its minor key creates a somber, creepy atmosphere.

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Brian Gorman's review of the National Arts Centre's 1997 production of Othello highlights the production's energy and "universally strong" cast.

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This is a review by Patrick Langston in the Ottawa Citizen concerning Peter Hinton's 2008 production of Macbeth at the National Arts Centre.

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A telephone interview of Megan Follows conducted by Janice Kennedy discussing Follows' career, past acting credits (including her iconic role of Anne Shirley) and her preparation process for the role of Desdemona.

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Brian Gorman's interview with Megan Follows touches on her acting history, her love of theatre, her previous role as Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables (1985) and her working relationship with director Michael Langham.

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National Arts Centre Prelude Program for Peter Hinton's 2008 production of Macbeth
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