This is just amazing!!

3/3 and then spending the day at the illustrious Sam Wanamaker theatre as an official judge for the English Speaking Union Speaking Shakespeare Competition. Exciting! ShakespeareUnBard Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance HMP_Stafford HMP Birmingham HMP Hewell Cassie Martin ESU Shakespeare’s Globe Nikita Gill

The final speaker at today's Conference was the award-winning author & practioner Dr Rowan Mackenzie who runs collaborative #Shakespeare workshops in prisons ShakespeareUnBard Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance
Thank you Rowan for this insight into your pioneering work, engaging & inspiring prisoners.

It was a delight to share insights into my work ShakespeareUnBard Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance today with students Sixth Form | The King’s School The King’s School, Gloucester. Thanks for the invitation Cassie Martin

1/2 The actors I work with in prison are SO talented. One of them has done these illustrations for me this week to support some work I’m doing as a volunteer with young adults with complex neutodiversity needs ShakespeareUnBard Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance

Dr Rowan Mackenzie ShakespeareUnBard Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance These are beautiful Rowan. The incredible, artistic, talented, guys within prison never cease to amaze me.
All they need is the opportunity, resources and some encouragement.
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So pleased this will be in the world soon -packed with amazing chapters from awe inspiring contributors

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So excited that Prisoner Learning Alliance have asked me to speak about my book The Arden Shakespeare ShakespeareUnBard Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance Shakespeare Institute The Renaissance Society of America Shakespeare Association of America College of Arts+Law National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance Prisoners' Education Trust HMP Birmingham HMP Hewell HMP Stafford book your free ticket today

This book is going to be a compelling and insightful addition to the field. Pre-order your copy now. Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance William Collins Books

Very excited to be heading off to HMP Birmingham tomorrow for a planning meeting about the work we are beginning together Dr Rowan Mackenzie

If you’ve not yet booked for this amazing event tonight - do so now. Dr Chris Laoutaris wonderful poetry collection ‘Bleed and See’ launches and it is a treat. Broken Sleep Books College of Arts+Law Shakespeare Institute ShakespeareUnBard Carers UK. eventbrite.co.uk/e/broken-sleep…

Delighted that the full recordings of our Equality Shakespeare Festival are now live. If you missed any sessions or want to rewatch you can do so here youtube.com/playlist?list=… Dr Rowan Mackenzie Dr Chris Laoutaris ShakespeareUnBard College of Arts+Law Shakespeare Institute Shakespeare Association of America The Renaissance Society of America The Arden Shakespeare

What a year it’s been!

Todays the day! Alarm went off before 4am -so much to do to make it happen but happen it will! Can’t wait to see the faces of families and loved ones filled with pride later HMP_Stafford ShakespeareUnBard Ian West Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance

Prof. Dr. Andy Hickson 💙 🌳 🌎 Thankyou. As always the performances were amazing. But the true value of the work is in the skills, confidence, community and shared humanity we build together. ShakespeareUnBard #cjs #prisons #rehabilitation #theatre

Reduced to tears by the thoughtfulness of the actors today after our performances of The Tempest HMP_Stafford ShakespeareUnBard Ian West Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance Francesca Cooney Dr Anna Kotova Prisoners' Education Trust Prof. Dr. Andy Hickson 💙 🌳 🌎 Dr Chris Laoutaris

Wow! The sets and costumes are INCREDIBLE Rowan! Looks stunning!! Well done to you and everyone involved HMP_Stafford!! Keep believing!!! 👏 👏 👏 Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance Dr Rowan Mackenzie ShakespeareUnBard Prisoners' Education Trust Shakespeare Association of America British Shakespeare Association Shakespeare Institute The Arden Shakespeare

Dr Chris Laoutaris HMP_Stafford Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance ShakespeareUnBard Prisoners' Education Trust Shakespeare Association of America British Shakespeare Association Shakespeare Institute The Arden Shakespeare Thankyou. The sets are beyond belief (that’s the second set - it’s made from the ship which breaks up in the storm). The talent and commitment of the actors amazes and humbles me daily. I genuinely have the best job in the world to share this with them (& Tuesday is family day!)

Dr Rowan Mackenzie HMP_Stafford Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance ShakespeareUnBard Prisoners' Education Trust Shakespeare Association of America British Shakespeare Association Shakespeare Institute The Arden Shakespeare Family day is going to be so special!! I know you, the players and their families will remember it always!! Those attending will be so proud of you all for your hard work, commitment and vision. Best of luck with it and congratulations again!!! 🙂