Eddie Izzard returns to New York for a version of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ with just one actor onstage
This ‘Hamlet’ will ask the actor-comedian to play noblemen, women, ghosts, soldiers, courtiers, lovers and fools
Shakespeare tale scoops nonfiction ‘winner of winners’ prize
James Shapiro’s ‘1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare’ was crowned from a field of six finalists drawn from the 24 winners of the Baillie Gifford award, which marks its 25th edition this year