#569 World Shakespeare Congress

Over 800 Shakespeare scholars from almost fifty countries will gather at King's College London next week as the university co-hosts the 10th World Shakespeare Congress to explore and honor the Bard's life and work. Organised by the International Shakespeare Association (ISA) the World Congress ___ held every five years and 2016 is the first time it will be co-hosted ___ two locations that were integral to both the personal and working life of William Shakespeare. Delegates will arrive in London on Thursday following the start of the Congress on Sunday in Stratford-upon-Avon. ___ a main theme of 'Creating and Recreating Shakespeare', the Congress will look ___ the continuing global relevance of Shakespeare's work through a varied program of plenaries, panels, seminars and workshops.