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Shakespeare Memorial Lecture: Arthur L. Little Jr

The CREATE Centre presents the 2026 Shakespeare Memorial Lecture at the museum.
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The Shakespeare Memorial Lecture is an annual public lecture hosted by the CREATE Centre at the University of Sydney, for academics, students and members of the public. This year’s speaker is Arthur L. Little Jr, a professor of English at UCLA, specialising in Shakespeare, early modern race studies, Black studies, and queer and gender studies.

Presented by The CREATE Centre.

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Event details

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Description : Friday 20 November <br>6pm – 7pm

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Title : Where

Description : Chau Chak Wing Museum

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Title : Cost

Description : Free

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About our speaker

Arthur L. Little Jr. is a professor of English at UCLA, specializing in Shakespeare, early modern race studies, Black studies, and queer and gender studies. His research explores racialization processes and their enduring cultural impact. He is the author of Shakespeare Jungle Fever and earned his PhD at Harvard University.

Plan your visit

Title : Public transport

Description : In the interest of sustainability and where possible, we encourage attendees to take public transport to this event. Visit Transport for NSW to plan your journey.

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/getting-here.html

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Description : There is limited parking on campus. For details about parking and travel options, visit the University's page on getting to our campus. <br>

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Title : Accessibility

Description : The Chau Chak Wing Museum is committed to making our space, collections, exhibitions and programs accessible for all audiences. <br>

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/accessibility.html

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Header image: Bryan Organ, Ophelia, 1974. Lithograph on paper mounted on board. University Art Collection, Chau Chak Wing Museum, The University of Sydney. Museum no. PW1976.87.