All The World’s A Stage: The Great Theatres

Throughout history, the stage has been a focal point for the world’s civilizations. From the ancient Greek stages to the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, we will explore some of the world’s stages including those historic building sites used as both film and television stages. These will include: Epidaurus, Greece; Drury Lane, London; RSC Stratford; Palais Garnier, Paris; Walker Theatre, Winnipeg; Trevi Fountain, Rome; Alnwick Castle, UK; Blenheim and Highclere Castles, UK; Castle Howard, UK; Ely Cathedral, UK;Versailles, France; and Rosslyn Chapel, UK among other sites. Join us as we virtually go “on stage”.

FEE: Free for Patrons

SCHEDULE

4 Mondays,  October 28 to November 18, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

FORMAT

This is an online event. A link will be emailed to participants one day before the event.

PRESENTER

Susan Moffatt has degrees from The University of Winnipeg and The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, England. Over the years, she has taught a creative span of art history courses, that include The Art Survey through African, Contemporary, both Dutch and Italian Renaissance, Art Between the Wars, Manitoba and Canadian Art, Prehistoric Art, Impressionism, Art Nouveau/Art Deco, and others. Her other interests include heritage buildings. She is a member of the Friends of Dalnavert Board and has been associated with Dalnavert since its inception as a museum in 1974. She has also worked for the University of Manitoba (School of Art), the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the Manitoba Museum.

HOW TO REGISTER

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