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Shakespeare’s Funeral: Illustrated Lecture and Costume Party to Celebrate Shakespeare’s 400th Death Anniversary

“If I must die I will encounter darkness as a bride, And hug it in mine arms.”
Measure for Measure

2016 marks the 400th Anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. To celebrate, join Melinda Hall–director and producer for Willful Pictures–for an illustrated talk about the dead Shakespearean characters, common causes of death in Shakespeare’s time (1564-1616) such as plague and syphilis, and period burial rites as well as Shakespeare’s own death and the curse on his grave. Come & crush a cup and toast to Master Shakespeare. There will be treats and beverages. Live music will be performed  Emily Gardner Hall and Jordan Hall.

Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Dead Shakespearean Character.











When: Fri., May. 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Where: Morbid Anatomy Museum
424 Third Ave. Brooklyn

Price: $20
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“If I must die I will encounter darkness as a bride, And hug it in mine arms.”
Measure for Measure

2016 marks the 400th Anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. To celebrate, join Melinda Hall–director and producer for Willful Pictures–for an illustrated talk about the dead Shakespearean characters, common causes of death in Shakespeare’s time (1564-1616) such as plague and syphilis, and period burial rites as well as Shakespeare’s own death and the curse on his grave. Come & crush a cup and toast to Master Shakespeare. There will be treats and beverages. Live music will be performed  Emily Gardner Hall and Jordan Hall.

Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Dead Shakespearean Character.

Buy tickets/get more info now