SETS News

Hamlet VR on CityNews Toronto

August 24th, 2022 1:08 PM

Experience Shakespeare's world virtually - Peter Kuling, a professor at the University of Guelph has developed a vitual Shakesperean world to help students become immersed in the plays. Videographer Audra Brown with how the first act is a first hand look inside the world of King Hamlet.

Check out his interview with City TV: https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2022/08/23/experience-shakespeares-world-virtually

Playwright Sky Gilbert gives Theatre Aquarius audience compelling, haunting homage with ‘Pat and Skee’

March 16th, 2022 11:20 AM

"Sky Gilbert featured in The Hamilton Spectator: A kinder, gentler Sky Gilbert awaits you at Theatre Aquarius, both literally and figuratively."

See the story here: https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/stage/2022/03/10/sky-gilbert-theat...

U of G mourns death of student in Toronto car accident - obituary

January 10th, 2022 12:06 PM

U of G mourns death of student in Toronto car accident

January 7th, 2022 10:50 AM

Professor Troy Hourie & students to create Indigenous art installation

November 17th, 2021 2:04 PM

Troy Hourie and students to create Indigenous art installation for the Festival of Trees

Prof. Sky Gilbert on the importance of keeping Shakespeare in schools

April 22nd, 2021 10:18 AM

Changes in SETS

February 2nd, 2021 9:47 AM

The School of English and Theatre Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Jade Ferguson will serve as Acting Director from January 1 to July 1, 2021.

Sky Gilbert's "Shakespeare Beyond Science"

December 18th, 2020 7:14 AM

Guernica Editions recently published professor Sky Gilbert's new book, Shakespeare Beyond Science: When Poetry Was The World. Those interested in reading Gilbert's first work of nonfiction on the subject of Shakespeare and language should check out Leslie Barcza's review and Gilbert's own Youtube reading.

Holiday Closure - Dec. 23 - Jan 3

December 17th, 2020 12:32 PM

The School of English and Theatre Studies wishes you and yours a Happy Holiday Season!

Please note that the School of English and Theatre Studies will be closed for the holidays December 23rd to January 3rd, inclusive.

Jennifer Shacker Guests on the Podcast, "Sing For Science" Alongside Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC

December 16th, 2020 8:48 PM

Professor Jennifer Shacker recently guested on the podcast, Sing for Science alongside Darryl McDaniels (DMC) of Run-DMC...

On "Peter Piper: The Folklore of Nursery Rhymes," Shacker and McDaniels join musician and Sing for Science host Matt Wyhte to discuss the folklore of nursery rhythms. The episode includes discussion covering the relationship between play and language, the backstories to some of the most popular nursery rhythms, and the connection between Peter Piper and DMC’s own musical pursuits.