Games and Shakespeare

Synopsis

Lecture by Dr Stephen Curtis (Lancaster University), part of the Game Lab series, examining the ways in which the Bard and his works have been used as the inspiration or setting for games, both card/board and digital. As well as a brief summary of the general state of Shakespearean games, Curtis discusses what the process of ‘gaming’ Shakespeare can offer to critical discussions of his plays and poems.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Transmission details

3 Jun 2019

Duration

52 mins

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Shakespeare

Keywords

games

Online Availability

Online URL

https://www.manchestergamestudies.org/blog/2019/6/3/games-and-shakespeare

Online format

Streamed

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web

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