Author talk: Kerrie Robert's 'Hamlet's Hereditary Queen'
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Join us as local author Kerrie Roberts explores the hidden power of one of Shakespeare’s most misunderstood queens.Drawing on her book 'Hamlet’s Hereditary Queen: Performing Shakespeare’s Silent Female Power', Roberts offers a fresh reading of Gertrude -not as a passive consort, but as a politically astute and influential ruler.
Blending theatre practice and scholarship, Roberts will unpack bold performance choices and examine queenship in early modern England, shedding new light on Hamlet and its silent centre.
Perfect for Shakespeare enthusiasts, lovers of classic literature and anyone with a passion for drama.
Bookings essential. Book online from this page, ask in any library branch, or phone 4304 7333
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Friday 19 June 2026 11:00 AM - Saturday 20 June 2026 12:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Umina Beach Library
Umina Beach Library, Cnr West and Bullion St, Umina Beach New South Wales 2257
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Author talk: Kerrie Robert's 'Hamlet's Hereditary Queen'
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