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Conference
The BSA Annual Conference is a major international gathering, bringing together scholars, actors, teachers and Shakespeare enthusiasts.
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Journal
Shakespeare, published by Routledge, is the Journal of the BSA and is one of the most important academic journals in the world.
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Education
The Education Network is for all those interested in the theory and practice of teaching Shakespeare across a broad range of educational environments.
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Blog
The BSA’s blog features pieces by BSA members and members of the BSA’s Committees for Education, Events, and Performance and Media.
Welcome to the British Shakespeare Association
The British Shakespeare Association is an association of teachers, researchers, creative practitioners, writers and enthusiasts. The BSA is a registered charity and its aims are educational – ‘to promote and foster a better understanding of Shakespeare and his work’.
The British Shakespeare Association is a charitable organisation.
We depend on our membership and we welcome members from all over the world and from all walks of life.
Our members include leading scholars, teachers, creative practitioners and enthusiasts. If you would like to join us, the cost of annual membership is £25 (or £15 for students, OAPs, and teachers).
Membership of the BSA gives you several privileges:
- Eligibility to apply for the BSA Small Grants Fund
- The opportunity to participate in the BSA conference and other BSA events
- A vote at Annual General Meetings
- The chance to participate in committees and stand in elections
- Opportunities to share and promote your work online via the BSA’s website
- Discounted access to Shakespeare, the journal of the British Shakespeare Association
- Publisher discounts, subject to availability
- Access to the BSA magazine, Teaching Shakespeare
- Emails and updates about Shakespeare-related events.
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09.12
Tribute to Andrew Jarvis (6 June 1947–16 November 2025)
It is with great sadness that we record the death of actor and former Trustee of the BSA, Andrew Jarvis…. -
27.10
2025 Honorary Fellowships nominations
2025 Honorary Fellowships nominations The 2025 Awards Committee invites nominations for: up to two Honorary Fellowships recognising eminent individuals who… -
21.10
CfP: AI and Shakespeare (BSA Virtual Conference)
AI and Shakespeare: A British Shakespeare Association Virtual Conference In the interests of economy and inclusivity, the BSA will be meeting in 2026 virtually over two… -
08.10
Fellowships at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Fellowships at the Folger Shakespeare Library The Folger Institute offers four Long-Term Scholarly fellowships at $70,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year…