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Conference
The BSA Annual Conference is a major international gathering, bringing together scholars, actors, teachers and Shakespeare enthusiasts.
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Journal
Shakespeare, published by Routledge, is the Journal of the BSA and is one of the most important academic journals in the world.
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Education
The Education Network is for all those interested in the theory and practice of teaching Shakespeare across a broad range of educational environments.
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Blog
The BSA’s blog features pieces by BSA members and members of the BSA’s Committees for Education, Events, and Performance and Media.
Welcome to the British Shakespeare Association
The British Shakespeare Association is an association of teachers, researchers, creative practitioners, writers and enthusiasts. The BSA is a registered charity and its aims are educational – ‘to promote and foster a better understanding of Shakespeare and his work’.
The British Shakespeare Association is a charitable organisation.
We depend on our membership and we welcome members from all over the world and from all walks of life.
Our members include leading scholars, teachers, creative practitioners and enthusiasts. If you would like to join us, the cost of annual membership is £25 (or £15 for students, OAPs, and teachers).
Membership of the BSA gives you several privileges:
- Free or discounted entry (where appropriate) to BSA events
- The opportunity to participate in the biennial BSA conference
- A vote at Annual General Meetings
- The chance to participate in committees and stand in elections
- Opportunities to share and promote your work online via the BSA’s website
- Discounted access to Shakespeare, the journal of the British Shakespeare Association
- Publisher discounts, subject to availability
- Access to the BSA magazine, Teaching Shakespeare
- Emails and updates about Shakespeare-related events.
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27.05
Roger Harcourt
The BSA is saddened to announce the death of Roger Harcourt, who became the first schoolteacher to be appointed to… -
09.10
BSA 2025 Conference – Call for submissions now open!
BSA 2025 Conference – Call for Participation now open! Practising Shakespeare: new collaborations, expanding horizon Submissions are now open for… -
03.09
Honorary Fellowships and Innovation Award Nominations now open
The 2024 Awards Committee invites nominations for: up to two Honorary Fellowships recognising eminent individuals who have made major contributions… -
20.08
World Shakespeare Congress Call for Submissions
On behalf of the International Shakespeare Association. Dear Shakespearian, In case you don’t already know, the next World Shakespeare Congress…