by gwffoundation | Jun 17, 2015 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
King Lear is known far and wide as William Shakespeare’s finest tragedy but it has not always been the preferred version of the story. In part one, we saw how Shakespeare popularized the old story of King Lear by crafting a story aimed directly at Elizabethan...
by gwffoundation | Jun 15, 2015 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
Shakespeare on the Lawn returned to Historic Kenmore this past weekend with the first two performances of King Lear. Below are photos from the shows. Don’t worry if you missed this past weekend’s performances because there are two more shows this coming...
by gwffoundation | Jun 3, 2015 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
Once again this summer, Historic Kenmore looks forward to its annual Shakespeare on the Lawn performances. While settings and costumes may change, today’s Shakespeare audiences most usually witness performances that remain true to the artistry of an unchallenged...
by gwffoundation | May 27, 2015 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
Shakespeare on the Lawn at Kenmore returns this June with four performances of the popular drama, King Lear, performed by The Fredericksburg Players and directed by Fred Franklin. King Lear is one of Shakespeare’s most heart-breaking tragedies—the story of a father...
