Ghosts, sprites, elves, fairies, nymphs, witches, wizards, and demons. All of these are mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays. This talk explores Shakespeare’s engagement with the theme of the supernatural. How might theatre audiences have responded to these representations on stage? And how did some of these spooky figures inform popular play genres? Darren Freebury-Jones delves into the literary, theological, and theatrical context lying behind some of Shakespeare’s most magical, and most terrifying, creations.

Thursday 30th October        1.00 – 4.00pm