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1623 •
Here many of Shakespeare's themes become intertwined: tragedy and comedy, romance and history. A jealous king destroys his own family, only to have the sun shine brighter 16 years later.
The Tempest
William Shakespeare
10 days
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1610 •
Sorcerer Prospero conjures a storm to shipwreck his usurping brother onto his island home and kick off a plot to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful noble seat.
Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare
15 days
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1597 •
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, star-crossed lovers from warring families come together for a tragically brief time in this most famous of romances.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
William Shakespeare
10 days
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1590 •
Four Athenian lovers wander into a fairy-filled forest and things get a little complicated. With love potions, donkey spells, and some hapless carpenters, this is one of Shakespeare's funniest works.
The Taming of the Shrew
William Shakespeare
14 days
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1590 •
The courtship of Petruchio and the "shrew" Katherina in which Petruchio "tames" Katherina with various torments.
Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare
9 days
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1601 •
A comedy filled with mistaken identities, romance, and misplaced twins intertwines with dreams of self-delued glory.
As You Like It
William Shakespeare
14 days
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1599 •
Exile and politics force Rosalind, her cousin, and a cast of characters into the Forest of Arden. A comedy filled with gender swapping, intrigue, and love.
Much Ado About Nothing
William Shakespeare
16 days
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1598 •
One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies in which gossip and rumors lead to misunderstandings, heartbreak, and love.
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