April at the Folger:
Shakespeare's Birthday
What's ahead this month? Our annual open house, the Folger Gala, poet Jane Hirshfield, medieval songs and dances, our final event for The Wonder of Will: 400 Years of Shakespeare, and more.
Shakespeare's Birthday Lecture
Mon, Apr 24, 7pm, free
Folger Director Michael Witmore reflects on 10 things that Shakespeare knew about people, history, and power that we still need to know today, 401 years after his death.
Celebrating 25 Years of Folger Theatre
Mon, Apr 3, 6:30pm
The Folger Gala celebrates the 25th anniversary of Folger Theatre, which has received 24 Helen Hayes Awards of a total 154 nominations. See production photos from years past in this image gallery.
The Play of Love
Apr 28-30 - Medieval troubadours embody the image of courtly, chivalric love in the medieval period, skillfully blending music and poetry. This concert offers a sparkling assortment of passionate love songs, court and country dances, and selections from Adam de la Halle’s Play of Robin and Marion.
Early Music Seminar
Wed, Apr 26 - Led by Robert Eisenstein, this lively seminar offers a sneak peek at The Play of Love. Wine reception included.
Pre-performance Discussion
Fri, Apr 28 - Audience members are invited to come early for a discussion with the performers, led by Robert Aubry Davis.
500 Years of Treasures from Oxford
On view through Apr 30, free
Curator Peter Kidd shares his favorite items from the exhibition, as well as insights into the exceptional history of the Corpus Christi College Library and the range of its collection, from Hebrew manuscripts to works of early science.
