When they do Shakespeare, it’s not just ‘let’s put Black people onstage doing Shakespeare,’ it’s also doing it the correct way, in a respectful way that represents us in all the ...

The trust is exploring the ‘continued impact of Empire’ on its collections and how ‘Shakespeare’s work has played a part in this’ ...

It’s an appearance from the man who had become known as the ‘African Roscius’…Ira Aldridge – the first black actor to play Shakespeare’s parts. His appearance would have caused a ...

which garnered hostile reactions from sections of the press opposed to a black man performing Shakespeare in such a prestigious venue. The cancellation of the engagement after only two nights ...

Regarded as the most influential writer in the English language, some of William Shakespeare’s work is now viewed by as racist, sexist and homophobic.