This one-day, in-person conference will explore the unruly elements of early modern masque. It will bring together scholars and practitioners of early modern literature, dance, history, fashion and music to interrogate the disturbing elements of court entertainment.
Speakers:
- Anne Daye, The Historical Dance Society
- Frances Eastwood, University of Cambridge
- Alison Findlay, Lancaster University
- Tamsin Lewis, Courtauld Institute and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Society of Antiquaries
- Harry McCarthy, University of Southern California
- Susan North, Curator of Fashion before 1800, V&A
- Barbara Ravelhofer, Durham University
- Emma Whipday, Newcastle University
The evening will conclude with Dowland's Foundry, a dynamic Early Modern Music trio, who will perform a recital of lute song and music based around the structure and narrative of masque
Download the provisional schedule
Book here for the conference and recital (£15)
Book here for the recital only (£5)
For any queries relating to the conference, please contact the administrator.
Image credit: Inigo Jones, costume design ‘Satyrs’, Ben Jonson, Oberon (1611) © Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth.
