Shakespeare: Gained in Translation

... a panel discussion which will explore the adaptation and appropriation of Shakespeare by diverse cultures, and the conversion of Shakespeare into other media such as opera and film. What can such 'translations' (using the term in the broadest sense) tell us about Shakespeare? How might they help us to look at him afresh?

Speakers:

Kamila Shamsie, novelist and broadcaster, who will speak on the global reception and adaptation of Shakespeare

Tom Bird, director of the 'Globe to Globe' festival at Shakespeare's Globe (37 plays in 37 languages)

Dr Gregory Dart, English Department, UCL, who will speak on Verdi's Shakespeare

Chair: Helen Hackett, Professor of English, UCL

6-8 pm,  18 March 2013

UCL Roberts 106 Lecture Theatre, Roberts Building, Torrington Place WC1E 7JE (for maps and directions see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/find-us)

Followed by drinks reception

All welcome. Booking is now open at http://shakespearegained.eventbrite.com/