Promoting the study, practice
and enjoyment of Shakespeare.
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...
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... 3rd September 2024
The 2024 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 an individual or organisation... Read More...
20th August 2024
On behalf of the International Shakespeare Association. Dear Shakespearian, In case you don't already know, the next World Shakespeare Congress is due to take place in Verona, from 20th July to 26th July 2026.I am glad to let you know... Read More...24th June 2024
Conference Programme Book of Abstracts Campus Map Exclusive discount code from Routledge Routledge, who publish the BSA’s Shakespeare journal, have generously provided a discount code. Conference attendees may use code BSA24 to receive a 25% discount on print and e-books under... Read More...
23rd April 2024
The Shakespeare Club of Stratford-upon-Avon was founded in 1824 and has claims to be the oldest Shakespeare society in continuous existence.The Shakespeare Club of Stratford-upon-Avon Bicentenary Bursary has been set up to mark the 200th anniversary of its foundation. An... Read More...Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved