I want to go here...

So I know it's not quite where we decided Illyria is but maybe this place in Croatia explains some of the magical mystery that inspired Shakespeare.

http://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/201104155270/plitvice/national-park/croatia/1/

Good Link!

Hi guys,

As promised here is a link to spark notes that describes the themes, motifs and symbols in Twelfth Night.
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/twelfthnight/themes.html
x

Peerage in England

Hey Guys,


Whilst doing a bit of background research for Aguecheek, I thought this information on the peerage system in England might help those who have characters of nobility. The pecking order was as follows:

King & Queen

Prince & Princess

Duke & Duchess

Marquess & Marchioness

Earl/Count & Countess

Viscount & Viscountess

Baron & Baroness

Knight & Dame

Obviously Illyria is a country of it's own, but going on the following quote from Olivia, I think it would be fair to assume that it follows a similar code:

She'll none o' the count: she'll not match aboveher degree, neither in estate, years, nor wit; Ihave heard her swear't. Tut, there's life in't,man. (1.3.21)

If Olivia is a Countess then she wouldn't marry a Duke.


This makes me wonder who King of Illyria is...

Another one to watch...

Hey Everyone,

Going along the Transgender/Gender issues theme I started watching another program on BBC iPlayer on people who are born with ambigious genitals: Me My Sex, and I. It's looking at Gender Identity in a scientific way, but it's got some really good anecdotes and refence with real people who are affected by the situation.

Click here to go directly to the program on iPlayer

Perhaps it is a more tenuous link to our plot- but still I thought it might be worth watching!

Cal

Gay Transgender Couple

Here's a link to the programme Emma mentioned today in class. It was quite an interesting watch, wish I could see them right through to 'full' transition. The doctor they talk to you would never even question that he was ever born female.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01605z2/Sam_and_Evan_From_Girls_to_Men/

Useful links

Hi all,

Please can you post your links and notes from your presentations. Here is a link to the Peter Hall National Theatre's Production of 12th Night, with production images. Here is a link to a production at the Donmar Warehouse.

There is a production at Saddlers Wells until November by Zoo Nation dance company 'Some Like it Hip Hop' based on 12th Night. I have seen this company's work in Edinburgh, and they are fantastic. Maybe we could organise a trip? Click here for link to Time Out deal for tickets.

Keep researching, looking and gathering!
Have a good weekend,
Emma x

Vanessa and Virginia

Hi all,
As promised, here is some info about my show that will be on in Cambridge tomorrow night. The show is 'Vanessa and Virginia' produced by my theatre company, Moving Stories

Click HERE for production information for Cambridge, for those of you who want to give Nandos a miss!

Thanks,
Em x