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Christopher Marlowe may have had a hand in writing The Taming of the Shrew . Dr John V Nance, associate editor for The New Oxford Shakespeare: Complete Alternative Versions suggests Act 1 Scene 1 was by Marlowe. (The Guardian April 14th 2020)Read the article here The Calvin Rose G Hoffman Prize for a distinguished scholarly essay on Christopher MarloweEntries are now invited for the 31st Calvin Rose G Hoffman Prize to be awarded in December 2020. The closing date for entries to be received is 1st September 2020. If you wish to enter the competition, an application form and further details must first be obtained from: Welcome to the Marlowe SocietyThe Marlowe Society is a registered charity whose objects are to provide, develop and encourage the advancement of education for the public benefit in the field of Elizabethan literature, and that of Christopher Marlowe in particular.Here, you can learn more about the genius of Christopher Marlowe, engage with historians and fellow enthusiasts, participate in events to celebrate the life and works of Marlowe, and contribute to expanding our community. Who is Marlowe? Christopher Marlowe as poet and playwright was at the forefront of the 16th Century dramatic renaissance, a man to whom Shakespeare and others owe a huge debt of gratitude. He also led a full and intriguing life outside the theatre. Entangled in the outer reaches of the Elizabethan espionage web, Marlowe s life is alleged to have ended prematurely in 1593 when, at just 29, he was reportedly stabbed to death in Deptford. Learn more about his life. The Society The Objects of The Marlowe Society are to present Christopher Marlowe in his true light as a great poet and playwright, the innovator of blank verse drama; to encourage the performance of his plays; to discuss and study Elizabethan and Jacobean literature with particular attention to Marlowe s place in it; and to publish historically valid information about him based on research. Read more about the Society s policy, including its position on the Shakespearean Authorship debate. The Marlowe Society Needs You Are you passionate about Elizabethan drama and literature?Help us celebrate, preserve and promote the words that have influenced generations.We need members who will contribute ideas, attend events, and spread the joy of Marlowe and his contemporaries.Join UsDid Kit co-author Shakespeare s Shrew?Christopher Marlowe may have had a hand in writing "The Taming of the Shrew". Dr John V Nance, associate editor for The New Oxford Shakespeare: Complete Alternative Versions suggests Act 1 Scene 1 was by Marlowe. (The Guardian April 14th 2020)Read the article here Comb Your Noddle : Marlowe May Day 2020First virtual Marlowe DayRead MoreReconstructing the Rose: 3D Computer Modelling Philip Henslowe s PlayhouseFree ebook by Roger CleggFree, open-access e-book on the Rose playhouse, which may be of interest to those teaching or studying early modern theatre or London’s Tudor playhouses. More details: https://reconstructingtherose.tome.press2020 Hoffman Prize Entries Now AcceptedThe Calvin Rose G Hoffman Prize for a distinguished scholarly essay on Christopher MarloweEntries are now invited for the 31st Calvin Rose G Hoffman Prize to be awarded in December 2020. The closing date for entries to be received is 1st September 2020. If you wish to enter the competition, an application form and further details must first be obtained from:Marlowe in A Discovery of WitchesTom Hughes will play Christopher 'Kit' Marlowe in the second season of A Discovery of Witches. The Sky Original fantasy drama is based on the All Souls novels by Deborah Harkness, which sees a young academic who reconnects with her witch heritage after meeting a debonair vampire. They become embroiled in a supernatural war over time. The second season takes place in Elizabethan London, where they will meet the mercurial and dark Kit Marlowe.Read more on Radio TimesThe Marlowe Kit in CanterburyThe Marlowe Kit opened in April 2019 with a free exhibition, Kent's Remarkable Writers. It focuses on Christopher Marlowe, Aphra Behn and Joseph Conrad. Contact The Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS, tel 01227 787787[caption id="attachment_1920" align="alignnone" width="300"] Part of the Marlowe exhibition[/caption]The Kit is housed in the 12th century former Poor Priests Hospital, and is both child- and adult-friendly. There are opportunities to interact with some of the exhibits through immersive activities such as trying on Elizabethan-style clothing, and watching presentations.[caption id="attachment_1918" align="alignnone" width="300"] Marlowe's Ghost Escape Room[/caption]The Kit houses an escape room called Marlowe's Ghost. This is a race against time to escape from a locked room by deciphering clues.[caption id="attachment_1921" align="alignnone" width="300"] The former Poor Priests' Hospital[/caption]

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