The BP Exhibition - Shakespeare: Staging the World, At the British Museum Tickets

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Shakespeare: staging the world
The BP exhibition
British Museum
19 July - 25 November 2012

The British Museum is staging a major exhibition on the world of Shakespeare in collaboration with the RSC.

The exhibition will provide a unique insight into the emerging role of London as a world city, seen through the innovative perspective of Shakespeare's plays. It also explores the pivotal role of the playhouse as a window to the world outside London, and the playwright's importance in shaping a new sense of national identity.

London as it was around 400 years ago is brought to life through contemporary performance and amazing objects drawn from the Museum's collection and across Europe. Maps, prints, drawings and paintings, arms and armour, coins, medals and other intriguing objects are all examined through the lens of Shakespeare's plays.

Supported by BP
Part of World Shakespeare Festival and London 2012 Festival.

Caption: Image adapted from an engraving of William Shakespeare by Martin Droeshout from the Third Folio. 1663-1664.