Promoting the study, practice
and enjoyment of Shakespeare.
12th February 2026
After many years of leadership on the Shakespeare journal, Deborah Cartmell is stepping down as co-editor to concentrate more fully on her other journal, Adaptation (OUP). Professor Cartmell founded Shakespeare in 2005 and has been a co-editor ever since, working initially... Read More...
27th January 2026
In the interests of economy and inclusivity, the BSA will be meeting virtually in 2026 over two half days (26 – 27 February 2026, afternoon, GMT). This conference is organised by Professor Deborah Cartmell and Professor Lisa Hopkins. The conference... Read More...
24th January 2026
Purpose: The purpose of the BSA’s Small Grants Fund is to offer financial support to members of the BSA who wish to organize a Shakespeare-related event or conduct Shakespeare-related research. We especially encourage proposals from doctoral and early career researchers,... Read More...
9th December 2025
It is with great sadness that we record the death of actor and former Trustee of the BSA, Andrew Jarvis. Andrew Jarvis’s skill and expertise embraces the entire range of activities associated with Shakespeare. He has been a member of... Read More...
27th October 2025
2025 Honorary Fellowships nominations The 2025 Awards Committee invites nominations for: up to two Honorary Fellowships recognising eminent individuals who have made major contributions to our understanding of Shakespeare through scholarship, education, and/or performance; and an annual Innovation Award recognising... Read More... 21st October 2025
AI and Shakespeare: A British Shakespeare Association Virtual Conference In the interests of economy and inclusivity, the BSA will be meeting in 2026 virtually over two half days (26 – 27 February, 1.00 – 5.00 pm GMT). It will be a chance to reflect upon and take stock on... Read More...
8th October 2025
Fellowships at the Folger Shakespeare Library The Folger Institute offers four Long-Term Scholarly fellowships at $70,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year (approximately $7,777 per month, for a standard period of 9 months). These fellowships are designed to support full-time scholarly work... Read More...
27th May 2025
The BSA is saddened to announce the death of Roger Harcourt, who became the first schoolteacher to be appointed to an honorary fellowship of the BSA in 2018. Roger was a dedicated headteacher whose passion for education extended far beyond... Read More...
11th January 2025
BSA 2025 Conference - Second round call for submissions now open! Second round submissions are now open for the BSA 2025 Conference at the University of York! The complex relationship between text and performance is uniquely felt in Shakespeare Studies,... Read More... 9th October 2024
BSA 2025 Conference - Call for Participation now open! Practising Shakespeare: new collaborations, expanding horizon Submissions are now open for the BSA 2025 Conference at the University of York! The complex relationship between text and performance is uniquely felt in... Read More...Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved