Promoting the study, practice
and enjoyment of Shakespeare.
3rd November 2026
For more information about the conference theme and descriptions of the available seminars and workshops please visit: https://www.britishshakespeare.ws/conference/ Please use EITHER form 1 (to enrol in a seminar or workshop) OR form 2 (to propose a paper panel, individual paper,... Read More...
30th October 2026
The 2026 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, organisation,... Read More...
16th August 2026
For more information about the conference, please visit: https://www.britishshakespeare.ws/conference/ Please use EITHER form 1 (to enrol in a seminar or workshop) OR form 2 (to propose a paper panel, individual paper, or roundtable). Deadline: 25 January 2027 FORM 1 Read More...
28th July 2026
Call for Applications The Board of Trustees of the British Shakespeare Association wishes to appoint a new Membership Officer to further the Association’s aims to educate, promote, and foster a better understanding of Shakespeare and his work. The Membership Officer... Read More...
16th February 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). It will be a chance to reflect upon and take stock of the explosive... Read More...
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...
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...Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved