Arts and Culture University of Exeter

Offstage Shakespeare photo courtesy of Electric Egg

Offstage Shakespeare - Inaugural Lecture by Professor Pascale Aebischer

lecture Mon 29 Oct 2018, 17:30 – 18:30

Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1)
Queen's Building, University of Exeter, Queen's Drive
Exeter EX4 4QH

Free - Advance booking essential

In this inaugural lecture Professor Pascale Aebischer from the Department of English and Film at the University of Exeter considers offstage Shakespeare in the spirit of Bottom’s promise to his fellow-actors, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, that in the woods they will be able to “rehearse most obscenely and courageously”. What connects the offstage with obscenity? What offstage labour is involved in making theatrical magic happen? And what happens when we use digital technologies to take Shakespeare outside the physical space of the theatre?

This lecture will be followed by a drinks reception from 6.30 – 7.30pm in Queen’s Café.

All are welcome to attend although advance booking is essential.

To book a space, please RSVP to: humanities-executive-support@exeter.ac.uk or 01392 725494.

Any queries contact: humanities-executive-support@exeter.ac.uk

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