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The crown teachers once put on William Shakespeare now lies uneasy upon his head as the English playwright comes under assault from teachers who fault his unwoke attitudes regarding race, sexuality, gender and class.

Now here’s a period drama. William Shakespeare’s words and sexuality have long been the subject of speculation, but researchers believe their labor has finally confirmed the Bard’s love preferences. By analyzing the language Shakespeare used in his sonnets, Professor Sir Stanley Wells and Dr. Paul Edmondson believe they’ve proved that the poet addressed a handful …

Sir Ian McKellen’s show must go on. A new production of “Hamlet,” starring the 81-year-old actor in the title role, will begin rehearsals Monday in Windsor, England, The Post has learned. It will be the first major play in the English-speaking world to get back to work in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Put …

Shakespeare’s Globe theater in London could be shuttered permanently because of coronavirus restrictions. The art space, a reconstruction of the original playhouse where William Shakespeare showcased his most famous work, is on the brink of bankruptcy since closing amid the pandemic in March. “Despite being well-managed, well governed, and – crucially – able to operate …

Bored at home? Starting tonight, you can be Bard at home instead. The Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada, will begin streaming a selection of its stage productions of William Shakespeare’s plays online for free, starting with “King Lear.” The shows are gorgeously filmed, comparable to “The Met: Live in HD” or “National Theatre Live.” And …

Shakespeare in the Park is the latest major New York event to fall due to the coronavirus pandemic. The annual summertime festival, typically running May to August, was canceled Friday by its operator, the Public Theater. This marks the first time the popular free event won’t be held at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park …