Armenian Shakespeare Association

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The 4th International Shakespeare Conference: Shakespeare and Power
“Th’ abuse of greatness is when it disjoins remorse from power.”

Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
1-4 October 2020




Armenian Shakespeare Association (ASA), is delighted to welcome Shakespearean scholars, translators, theatre critics, directors, actors and PhD students across the world to its 4th International Conference in Yerevan.

The conference takes place during the well-established International Theatre Festival HiFest with theatre troupes across the world performing in numerous languages. The ASA conferences have gained popularity among international guests due to their friendly collaborative atmosphere, daily sightseeing tours to ancient historical sights of Armenia, labelled  as ‘museum in the open air’ by UNESCO, as well as enriching cultural and entertainment program.

Expenses covered by organisers: transport between Yerevan international airport and the hotel, drinks and snacks during the conference, daily sightseeing tours and guided visits to museums with multi-lingual guides as well as evening entertainment. Flights to and from Armenia and accommodation are not covered. There is no visa requirement for EU and USA citizens (and several other countries), please visit: http://www.mfa.am/en/visa/

​The conference suggests following panels, though further discussion topics most welcome:

  • Power and censorship conveyed in Shakespearean canon in his era and historical context
  • Performing Shakespeare in oppressive environments: theatre, cinema, music & dance
  • Translating Shakespeare in adverse geo-political or economic settings (translators particularly welcome)
  • Shakespeare used/abused/censored by political and ideological elite throughout centuries
  • Shakespeare and the powerless: refugees, minorities and outcasts re-claiming their voices through Shakespeare

CURRENTLY, WE ARE LOOKING FOR PANEL/SESSION LEADERS, please email your 200-word abstracts before 31 March to: asassociation400@gmail.com

Registration NOW OPEN until 30 April 2020, the online application form available in: www.armenianshakespeare.org
Conference fee is: £120 (for all) and £60 (for students) payable before 30 April 2020