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Warwick announces shortlist for The Warwick Prize for Women in Translation
Six titles have been shortlisted for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation, a new prize that aims to address the gender imbalance in translated literature and to increase the number of international women’s voices accessible by a British and Irish readership
Warwick Prize for Women in Translation longlist revealed
16 titles have been longlisted for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation, a new prize that aims to address the gender imbalance in translated literature and to increase the number of international women’s voices accessible by a British and Irish readership.
Shakespeares Globe to commemorate pioneering African-American actor Ira Aldridge
Shakespeare’s Globe, the University of Warwick’s Multicultural Shakespeare Project and Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre are to celebrate the life and legacy of the pioneering African- American Shakespearean actor, Ira Aldridge, and to mark the 150th anniversary of his passing.
'Against Prejudice: Ira Aldridge, Theatre Manager' to be performed at Shakespeare's Globe
Professor Tony Howard, of the University of Warwick’s Department of English and Comparative Studies, will lead a panel of performers and scholars on Tuesday 19th September at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, following a performance of 'Against Prejudice: Ira Aldridge, Theatre Manager', in considering the importance of Ira Aldridge’s achievements for his time and ours.
Coventry pays tribute to African-American actor Ira Aldridge
Supported by the University of Warwick, Coventry will honour the achievements of one of the greatest figures in both black history and the history of theatre: the Lord Mayor Tony Skipper and the veteran actor Earl Cameron CBE will unveil a blue plaque commemorating the Midlands city’s unique links to the African American actor Ira Aldridge, who died 150 years ago.