Shakespeare By Numbers

Shakespeare scholar Darren Freebury-Jones and mathematician Rob Eastaway will explore the fascinating connections between Shakespeare, numbers and Elizabethan history.

In this illustrated joint talk followed by moderated discussion and questions, Shakespeare scholar Darren Freebury-Jones and maths author Rob Eastaway explore Shakespeare from a fresh angle – through numbers. They reveal new insights into the social, cultural, and theatrical context of Elizabethan England, and show how numbers can deepen our understanding of the structure, form, and language of Shakespeare’s plays.

RSVP to rob[at]mathsinspiration.com if you wish to attend, as numbers are limited.

About the presenters:

Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones is a scholar and author known for his work on Shakespeare and his contemporaries, including the book Shakespeare’s Borrowed Feathers.

Rob Eastaway is a maths author and presenter, whose most recent book Much Ado About Numbers explores how Elizabethan mathematics influenced Shakespeare’s work.