A yearlong global programme of events and activities

A year-long, global programme of events and activities for 2016 Shakespeare Lives in 2016 Shakespeare died 400 years ago, but his plays are still relevant to many people all over the world because they address ideas about the human experience and what it means to be a citizen today. Actor Dr John Kani has recounted his experiences playing Othello in apartheid South Africa, noting how far the country has come and the continued relevance of the play in today’s society. Watch his short video here: Living Shakespeare: Dr John Kani on Othello (South Africa) ©Anthea Davison, 2016 2

A year-long, global programme of events and activities for 2016 Shakespeare or Song? Shakespeare’s mastery of meter and his expressive way with words has inspired music of every style from many cultures and backgrounds. Watch ‘Come to me’ featuring Anjana Vasan a blues song inspired by As You Like It. Anjana Vasan © Andrew Lamb Reportedly, more young people recognise Justin Bieber’s lyrics over Shakespeare’s words and phrases! Take our quiz to find out whether your know your Bard from your Bieber… 3

1. “If music be the food of love, play on”. 5

1. “If music be the food of love, play on”. Twelfth Night - Act 1 Scene 1 5

2. “To destroy the beauty from which one came”. 5

2. “To destroy the beauty from which one came”. Jay Z – You Must Love Me 5

3. “Should I fight for love or disarm? ” 5

3. “Should I fight for love or disarm? ” Justin Bieber – That Should Be Me 5

4. “I burn, I pine, I cherish”. 5

4. “I burn, I pine, I cherish”. The Taming of the Shrew - Act 1 Scene 1 5

5. “I was not born under a rhyming planet ”. 5

5. “I was not born under a rhyming planet ”. Much Ado About Nothing - Act 5 Scene 2 5

6. “Maybe it’s hatred I spew, maybe it’s food for the spirit”. 5

6. “Maybe it’s hatred I spew, maybe it’s food for the spirit”. Eminem – Renegade 5

7. “Men would rather use their broken weapons than their bare hands”. 5

7. “Men would rather use their broken weapons than their bare hands”. Othello - Act 1 Scene 3 5

8. “A diamond for all of your passion”. 5

8. “A diamond for all of your passion”. Justin Bieber – All In It 5

9. “The most benevolent king, communicating through your dreams”. 5

9. “The most benevolent king, communicating through your dreams”. Wu-Tang Clan – Impossible 5

10. “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none”. 5

10. “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none”. All’s Well That Ends Well - Act 1 Scene 1 5

A year-long, global programme of events and activities for 2016 Quoting Shakespeare The first black President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, was famous for his long fight against racial prejudice. He chose this line from Julius Caesar as his favourite Shakespeare quotation, inspiring him for nearly three decades whilst in solitary confinement on Robben Island prison: “Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once” Which of Shakespeare’s lines would you choose? Puck © Anneleen Lindsay 24

A year-long, global programme of events and activities for 2016 "Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore, So do our minutes hasten to their end. . . ” Sonnet 60 Find out more about the issues, ideas and themes in Shakespeare’s plays and explore the ways they remain relevant and current in our lives today, wherever we are in the world! www. shakespearelives. org #shakespearelives Shakespeare Schools Festival © Camilla Greenwell 25