Esther French
Highlights from the 2018 Shakespeare's Birthday Open House
CrossTalk DC: Sparking Conversations about Shakespeare, Race, and Religion
Salvador Dalí and Shakespeare
See illustrations and costume designs by surrealist Salvador Dalí in the Folger Shakespeare Library collection for plays like “The Taming of the Shrew.”
'The Blazing World' by Margaret Cavendish: The first science fiction novel written by a woman
“The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing World” by Margaret Cavendish has been called the first science-fiction novel written by a woman. Learn more about this book, which is part of the Folger collection.
Laurence Olivier, Henry V, and Shakespeare on film
Laurence Olivier’s film adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Henry V” during World War II was only the third Shakespeare film ever to receive Oscar recognition.
Bernhardt/Hamlet: Inside a new play about Sarah Bernhardt
A new play by Theresa Rebeck, “Bernhardt/Hamlet,” shows Sarah Bernhardt grappling with one of Shakespeare’s greatest roles: Hamlet.
What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in October
Every month, we share a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance around America. What plays are onstage this month? We check in with our theater partners.
Eight ideas for a Shakespeare-themed Halloween costume, from Cleopatra to Snug the Lion
We’ve got eight great ideas for Shakespeare-themed Halloween costumes, from Cleopatra and Richard III to Falstaff and Snug the Lion.
What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in September
Every month, we check in with our theater partners to share a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance around America.
Quiz: How well do you know Shakespeare's genres?
The Folger, along with many Shakespeare scholars, recognizes five categories of Shakespeare’s work: comedies, histories, tragedies, romances, and poems. Take the quiz to see if you can match the right works with the right genres!
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival celebrates its 35-year history with 35 Shakespeare speeches
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival has been presenting a series of free, short performances of famous Shakespeare speeches at notable San Francisco landmarks to celebrate its 35-year history in the city.