Shakespeare for Groundlings 2024

SHAKESPEARE FOR GROUNDLINGS*

Susan Roberts

MONDAY, 8 April to MONDAY 17 June 2024

Margaret Christie Studio

9AM-11AM

RESEARCHING SIR FRANCIS BACON

THE SECRET OF SHAKE-SPEARE

Conspiracy Theory: you are all familiar with the term. It is a label which has been used, by some, as a description of content relating to my course. Therefore, I thought the following definition would be of interest.

Online Etymology Dictionary:  The word ‘conspiracy’ is from 1386; ‘conspiracy theory’ is from 1909. Before 1386 the word ‘conspire’ simply meant to breathe together.  After the word ‘conspiracy’ was born, the root word ‘conspire’ took on a new meaning – to plot something evil or illegal.

The 1386 definition, ‘power of breathing together’ has been hidden due to the misdirection of a powerful word.

The members who have joined my course ‘breathe together’ and we enjoy an in-depth discussion regarding ‘who should wear the Shakespeare crown of’ literature.

HENRY V

This semester, covering the first two weeks, I will be showing the BBC production of that play.  The following weeks we read the play and find out the meaning of archaic words. (You will need a copy of the play) We are not reading for the stage – just have a go!

We learn as we go along and have fun doing so.

If your mind is open and willing to consider PERHAPS academia has misled you regarding the Shakespeare authorship conundrum – come and join us 😊 

Posted in Expressions of Interest, Friday Talks.