Shakespeare & The Alchemy of Gender

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm UTC-03:30

Resource Centre For The Arts | St. John's

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Shakespeare & The Alchemy of Gender
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NIGHT TWO of the International Performance Festival "Celebrating Shakespeare" features Lisa's Wolpe's SHAKESPEARE AND THE ALCHEMY OF GENDER performing at 8:30pm at the LSPU Hall on Tuesday January 6, 2026. Tickets are $25 available from the LSPU box office.
A fearless, uplifting, and deeply personal one-person show. ​
Internationally renowned actor and Shakespeare scholar Lisa Wolpe has arguably played more of the Bard’s male roles than any woman in history.
From gender explorations to intergenerational trauma to the unforgettable story of her life, Lisa triumphantly illustrates that Shakespeare’s insight into the human condition is as relevant as ever.
“Weaving monologues from her favorite male Shakespeare roles with reflections on her family history, Wolpe explores her fascination with upending gender conventions as a way to reclaim power in the face of a traumatic past.” —The New Yorker.
Note: The performance will conclude with a 15-minute Closing Ceremony: Conversation with Community, where audience members are invited to ask playwright/performer Lisa Wolpe about the play and engage in conversation about its themes.
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Resource Centre For The Arts, LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street,St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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