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Portsmouth Public Library: Shakespeare Discussion Group: Twelfth Night
Anyone over the age of 6 will be required to wear a face mask to enter the library, and at all times while in the building.
November 30, 2021
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Hilton Garden Inn Room
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Age Group: Adult , Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Registration for this event will close on December 28, 2021 @ 4:00pm.
Program Description
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Good morrow dear friends! Thou wilt nev'r guess the play we have chosen for this month's discussion group! Why, tis Twelfth Night – a tale of trickery and romance, ambition and folly, mischief and mayhem, and o’ so much more! Pick up a video recording of the play to view at your leisure, and then join us on the last Tuesday of the month at 4 PM to discuss your experience with this merry production. Be not perturbed of your knowledge of Shakespeare’s works, for we encourage fellows of all ages, areas of interest and expertise to attend!
On Tuesday, December 28 at 4 PM we will discuss Twelfth Night – over Zoom as well as in person at the library.
Print copies of this play will be available for checkout with a library card, along with several productions on DVD. Library cardholders also have streaming access to the BBC production on Kanopy – visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/kanopy to connect. Or, watch any of these freely available productions:
- Twelfth Night (1969)
- McCray Theater - The Hartt School (2019)
- Montana Shakespeare Collection: Shakespeare in Schools - Twelfth Night
- Twelfth Night starring Geoffrey Rush (1986)
- Twelfth Night starring Helen Hunt at the Lincoln Center (1997)
Registration is required. This event will be held in the Hilton Garden Room, and online! Attend either way.
More Info
Anyone over the age of 6 will be required to wear a face mask to enter the library, and at all times while in the building. That shall not include any person with a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a mask or other face covering.
Please note that we continue to serve a population which, for the time being, cannot be vaccinated. Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe, especially our youngest visitors!
This press release was produced by the Portsmouth Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
