Here’s a holiday reminiscence from
Turab, one of our members:
I was lucky
to be able to visit the Shakespeare Exhibition at the British Museum on
Thursday 26th September.
The
exhibition consisted of historical objects/artefacts from the Elizabethan era
and James I's reign. Each display was synched with appropriate excerpts from a
relevant play or real historical event. The excerpts were read by famous stage
actors. Also, one could view on screen and listen to famous Shakespearean
actors reciting the famous speeches from selected plays.
I found it
most enjoyable and a good learning experience. It took me two and half hours to
get around in a wheelchair!
The
exhibition is on until 25th November I do recommend it if you happen to be in
London in November.
Shakespeare: Staging the World tickets
cost £14 / £12 concessions, free for members and under 16s, £7 between
12-4.30pm on Mondays. For more information, check out the press release on the British Museum’s website.
