News & Events

July 20

Live Blog on the Congress by A.J. Leon and Mellissa Leon
www.wscprague.com

July 17

CONGRESS PHOTOGALLERY AT:
http://shakespeare11.rajce.idnes.cz

July 15

Putting a girdle round about the earth….
Come and see how The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is using on-line resources to engage with many thousands of people from 147 countries.

July 15

FINAL PROGRAM
has been added, you can download here.

July 15

REGISTRATION INFORMATION – IMPORTANT EMERGENCY NUMBER 00420 725 837 430
please pay attention to the following information: Registration desk will be located only at Faculty of Arts, Nam. J. Palacha 2, Prague 1 and Congress registration start´s on Sunday July 17 at 12:00 o´clock. Congress opening and reception will be held at the National Theatre, Národní street 223/2, Prague 1 on July 17. Please note that there will be no registration desk at the Theatre. Plenary lectures will take place in the Estates Theatre, Ovocný trh 6, Prague 1. We suggest to register at the Faculty of Arts first to pick up your congress materials. Estates Theatre is within walking distance from the faculty.

July 15

In early 2012, Oxford University Press will be publishing its scholarly editions online. Please click here for more information

July 13

Public Transportation Fares in Prague – New tariffs are valid from July 1, 2011 more at www.dpp.cz/en/fares-in-prague

July 8

NEW PLENARY ADDED for July 22 at 9.30, Venue: Estates Theatre, Directing Shakespeare: The Cold War Years, Chair: Ann Jennalie Cook

Caption to Shakespeare Summer Festival


Caption to Congress Dinner


The Accompanying Programme to the World Shakespeare Congresshere


Shylock´s Ghosts at the Spanish Synagogue


The Winter´s Tale


On-line Forms

Registration On-Line
Accommodation On-Line
Excursions and Tours On-Line
Seminar Registration Form [PDF]
Grant Funding Application Form

Congress Venue

Charles University Charles University
The oldest university in central Europe

The National TheatreThe National Theatre
A building from funds raised by the Czech people

The Estates TheatreEstates Theatre (Stavovské divadlo)
The oldest extant theatre building in Prague

The U.S. Ambassador´s ResidenceThe U.S. Ambassador´s Residence
Hosting the Congress Farewell Drinks

Restaurant VikárkaRestaurant Vikárka - Rudolph´s Foundry
Old brewery, alchemist workshop and restaurant

Prague as the Congress Venue
Prague attracted artists, alchemists and scientists from all over Europe



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