Lisa Vanco

Meditation, non-judgmental Meisner, Shakespeare, theatre neuroscience to effect social change. Dramatic writing, directing, teaching. Blurring boundaries.

[Shakespeare’s Globe @The_Globe]

Nearly 300 years ago, the first Black performer to play Juliet was Rachael Baptiste, an Irishwoman also hugely successful as a singer.
She performed in Lancashire in the mid-1700s.

[Soul City Arts @SoulCityArts]

This weekend…

Nomad comes to London’s Royal Docks

Make sure to bring your thoughts and prayers

https://t.co/3ACldX48TN

@YourRoyalDocks @NewhamMuslims @NewhamLondon @NewhamBookshop @MayorofLondon @TheFactoryE16 @NewhamVoices

[Erica Whyman @EricaWhyman]

I got to make it with the most beautiful group of human beings - brave and truthful & they brought all of themselves. And I made a great friend in the extraordinary @Lolitachakra who made it real & available & direct. What a privilege. Thank you #Hamnet. You were quite the ride.

[𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲-𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @Freeburian]

I am ridiculously excited to reveal my forthcoming book, 'Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers', with @ManchesterUP. I'm immensely proud of this huge project and can't wait for folk to read!

Available to pre-order for £25 here: https://t.co/cr3IP1HCB2

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

“The arts are not the cherry on the cake — they are the cake.”

Opening a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Melvyn Bragg said the UK should realise the full potential of the arts to transform our economy and society.

[Ewan Fernie @EFernie]

Culture Forward is bringing @unibirmingham into purposive coalition with culture in the city. An early highlight was the amazing NOMAD: A Tent for Reflection with @SoulCityArts, which asked Birmingham citizens what they have faith in.
#Festival23

[Dr Chris Laoutaris @DrCLaoutaris]

So looking forward to the lecture of brilliant Shakespeare scholar Prof. Cong Cong of Nanjing University! The @unibirmingham and @ShakesInstitute have a wonderful collaboration with Nanjing! Come celebrate the #LunarNewYear with Prof. Cong and @UOBChina!! Details below 👇.

[Robert Stagg @robert_stagg]

I'm delighted to be giving the first of the @OxfordPresTrust Shakespeare's Birthday Lectures, on 'Shakespeare's Arabic Sonnets'. Thurs 25 April, 5:30pm @OxfordCastle. Booking link available below. All ticket purchases support the Oxford Preservation Trust. https://t.co/plkRQ18kz5

[Dr Wendy Lennon FEA MCCT @writerlennon]

📚🥳Absolutely thrilled to be a new Arden Shakespeare Fourth Series Fellow!🥳📚
Congratulations to all of the Fellows. Thank you so much @Ardenpublisher for this AMAZING opportunity. Looking forward to working with you all!
@ShakesInstitute

[Ewan Fernie @EFernie]

We have to reverse this trend. Culture enhances & extends not just individual lives but our collective life as a society. It foments invention, debate, compassion (in the richest sense of feeling with), & solidarity. It must belong to all; we must uphold that principle.

[Dave Auster @AusterDave]

You gotta love “revered rep company returns in full force.”

An incredible collection of theatre folks are making this happen @stratfest and I’m awfully proud to be a part of it.

https://t.co/m5bB4Ayetx

[Hes Bradley @hesbrad_h]

Excited to see this play that @MeansbyMagic and I have been working on, with a brilliant cast of Institute and UoB students

[Ukraine Fringe @UkraineFringe]

Get ready for a captivating theatrical experience at Ukraine Fringe! "Dr Glas" explores the complexities of human nature, love, and woman's rights. With humor, intrigue, and outstanding performances, this psychological thriller will leave you breathless. Don't miss out! #MustSee

[SheWhoRemains🧠🎭🇲🇸 @Dwaynica]

I had a fantastic time at the @SfNIRS summer school 🇮🇹🧠⚡️
It was EXACTLY what I needed to prepare myself to analyse the fNIRS data I’ve collected 🎭
I 100% believe the summer school should continue as I’m confident it will be of great use to those who research with fNIRS 🙌🏾✨

[Lisa Vanco @LisaVanco]

@ShahmanMoishan @ShakesInstitute @FolgerLibrary @Paul_Edmondson @E2EShakespeare @DrCLaoutaris @_erinsullivan_ @Jibunnessa @ananya_jahanara @GuyYoun03042594 @KluverMicaela Brilliant interview, Shahman and Michael!

[Lisa Vanco @LisaVanco]

@ShahmanMoishan @ShakesInstitute @FolgerLibrary @Paul_Edmondson @E2EShakespeare @DrCLaoutaris @_erinsullivan_ @Jibunnessa @ananya_jahanara @GuyYoun03042594 @KluverMicaela Brilliant interview, Shahman and Michael!

[Dr Chris Laoutaris @DrCLaoutaris]

Thanks @FolgerLibrary for including an excerpt from SHAKESPEARE'S BOOK (@Pegasus_Books & @WmCollinsBooks) in your 'Shakespeare & Beyond' blog! Read about the strange enigma of the 'Pavier Quartos'. What is their relation to the First Folio?https://t.co/H4MAEDWzXM @ShakesInstitute

[Bryn Holding @BrynHolding]

On route to @BirmConsActing for the 1st day of rehearsals directing #Brontë - can’t wait to get started - thoroughly looking forward to working with this MA company!

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.”

[Paul_Edmondson @Paul_Edmondson]

This is all set to be a powerful performance of 'Lucrece' - & in aid of @SafelineOrg (working against sexual violence). Come join us in the Town Hall of Stratford-upon-Avon on Thursday 11 May at 7.30pm. https://t.co/MKBEKW0hFp