The Lectures
Shakespearean scholar Dr. James Black will present the third and final series of engaging lectures for the thespian, the drama-lover, and for those who simply want an enjoyable forum to learn about Shakespeare and his work. Discover the artistry, the pleasures, and the contemporary relevance of some of the most popular, as well as lesser-known Shakespearean plays. This annual presentation has become a favorite of Calgary audiences, and this last installment is not to be missed!

Dr. James Black
Dr. Black has over 40 years of experience as a scholar and Shakespearean expert. He began his education in the stacks at the Calgary Public Library, continued his studies at the University of Alberta, and went on to attend the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham in England. He is currently an Emeritus Professor at the University of Calgary, where his academic work is focused on Shakespeare and Eighteenth-Century Literature.

The complete lecture series
 
January 14 - Richard II: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King
January 21 - Two Noble Kinsmen: A Medieval Knights’ Dream
January 28 - Henry VI: Parts 1,2, and 3: Upsidedownsizing Royalty
February 4 - King Henry VIII: No Other Herald
February 11 - Coriolanus: Doing the State Some Service
February 25 - Julius Caesar: Kill Him in the Shell
March 3 - Antony and Cleopatra: Cheating the World's Great Snare
March 10 - Pericles, Prince of Tyre: Dreaming of Such a Thing
March 17 - Cymbeline: Alphabet Soup and Posthumous Love
March 31 - The Tempest: Golden Story
April 7 - The Winter's Tale 1: Sicilia
April 14 - The Winter's Tale 2: Bohemia