The accession of James 1 to the throne in 1603 had a enormous impact on playwrights from Shakespeare to Webster and Ford. We’ll look at the political, religious and social influences which helped to create some of the greatest plays … More details …

Shakespeare’s earliest plays deal with the most turbulent period in English history, from the loss of France through to the Battle of Bosworth. Along the way he addresses the burning of Joan of Arc, the murder of a king and … More details …