Monthly Archives: August 2016

Shakesfilm: Richard Burton’s 1964 *Hamlet*

On Monday, August 22nd, at Tuscaloosa’s Bama Theatre, the Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies presents Richard Burton’s 1964 *Hamlet,* the first film in our Shakespeare in Film Series for 2016-17. Film starts at 7:30pm, and the concession stand will be open.Free and open to the public!

For more information about the film, visit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Burton%27s_Hamlet

For information on upcoming films, visit:
http://english.ua.edu/grad/strode/films

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This is actually Burton playing Hamlet in 1953, but the photo was too good to pass up. See: http://arenapal.blogspot.com/2014/07/richard-burton-more-rare-images-revealed.html

Bechdellian Shakespeare

Or to be more accurate, Bechdellian/Wallacian Shakespeare. On September 15th, IF will present a selection of Shakespearean scenes focused on women alongside a town hall discussion of women in Shakespeare. Right now we’re casting for those scenes (which, as per our usual, will be delivered on-book). If you’re interested in being involved, message me on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/313455652125964/) or email me at nrhelms@ua.edu.