Shakespeare for Brain Health

Shakespeare for Brain Health

Discover through neuroscience & performance how Shakespeare’s revolutionary language energises the brain.

A Global Arts for Brain Health Changemaker Conversation at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (George Hall Studio), Eton Avenue, London NW3 3HY and online.

How Shakespeare’s stirring, revolutionary language energises the brain.

Dr Christopher Bailey, Founding Co-Director of the Jameel Arts and Health Centre, in conversation with Veronica Franklin Gould, President of Arts for Dementia

Professor Paul Matthews, co-author of The Bard on the Brain, explains the neuroscientific impact of Shakespeare’s revolutionary language, spoken by Dame Harriet Walter.

Professor Selina Busby, Professor of Applied and Social Theatre at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (RCSSD) chairs the roundtable, and Q&A with RCSSD Applied Theatre students.

Sian Brand, Co-Chair of the Social Prescribing Network.

 

For Drama Colleges, Theatre learning departments, drama students, arts for health, all interested in Shakespearean language.

Date

23 Apr 2026
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Time

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Online Event
Category
Veronica Franklin Gould

Organizer

Veronica Franklin Gould
Website
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/veronica-franklin-gould-79834223883