{"title":"Royal Shakespeare Company","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Shakespeare Company collection offers an insightful exploration of some of theatre’s most compelling figures and stories. Readers can expect thoughtful biographies and memoirs that illuminate the lives and legacies behind Shakespearean drama and its rich performance history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorks such as \u003cem\u003eShakespeare’s Strong Women\u003c\/em\u003e reveal a deep appreciation for character and cultural context, blending scholarly insight with accessible storytelling. This collection is perfect for those fascinated by the enduring impact of the Bard and the artists who bring his plays to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shakespeares-strong-women-by-royal-shakespeare-company-9780008809409","title":"Shakespeare’s Strong Women","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf I be waspish, best beware my sting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet a dazzling array of bold, brainy, mischievous and sometimes downright wicked women in this witty, empowering guide to Shakespeare’s fiercest female characters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom clever Rosalind to ruthless Lady Macbeth, via some lesser-known but equally captivating ladies, this irreverent guide explores the power, passion and most perceptive observations of Shakespeare’s characters. These women are not just part of the plot; they’re the driving force behind the action, cracking jokes, taking matters into their own hands and refusing to play by anyone’s rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside behind-the-scenes tales of performances from the Royal Shakespeare Company's archive, you’ll also find timeless quotes to deploy in everyday life, for example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhen your alarm goes off on Monday morning: \u003cstrong\u003e‘Dreadful trumpet, sound the general doom’\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhen dealing with a traffic warden: \u003cstrong\u003e‘What wilt thou do, thou peevish officer?’\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhen a colleague forgets to unmute on a call: \u003cstrong\u003e'Alas, she has no speech'\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ultimate gift for anyone wanting to add a dash of wit and wisdom to their lives the Shakespearean way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664461938924,"sku":"9780008809409","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008809409-shakespeare-s-strong-women.jpg?v=1779681149"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/royal-shakespeare-company.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}