Like William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, the plot of the play revolves around two families, who differ from each other in terms of religion in the adapted backdrop of a city in Bangladesh.

In a major casting announcement, Paul Mescal has been confirmed to portray the legendary playwright William Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao's upcoming film, "Hamnet", based on Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel of the same name.

The question was already raised by some: Did Shakespeare write mainly for children? So-called "pop" Shakespeare criticism answered that question in the affirmative. 

Marking 452nd birth anniversary and 400th death anniversary of William Shakespeare, a daylong festival was held on the campus of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Mymensingh this past week.

After documentary reveals Shakespeare's resting place has been disturbed and proves a mystery skull thought to be his is actually that of a woman, new theories about what happened to Shakespeare's head are beginning to emerge.

The University of Manchester academics rejects the story that Cleopatra, ancient queen of Egypt, was killed by a snake bite as "impossible".

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch pleads with fans outside the Barbican theatre in London not to film his stage performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

In celebration of William Shakespeare's 450th birth anniversary, William Shakespeare's Globe Theatre will stage its much-acclaimed production “Hamlet” in Dhaka.