Alycia Smith-Howard

Shakespeare scholar, theatre director, performance historian and columnist

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Alycia Smith-Howard PhD is a Shakespeare scholar, theatre director, performance historian and columnist, known for being an exceptionally engaging, thought-provoking speaker. Her expertise has been sought worldwide, serving as a Shakespeare specialist for plays, films, competitions, radio and television programmes – including the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, where she holds the rare distinction of being Fiona Bruce’s “Shakespeare-Scholar-On-Call.”

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About Alycia Smith-Howard

Alycia has lectured for leading organisations such as The British Council, The National Trust, BADA (British American Drama Academy), the Open University Shakespeare Society and The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Her academic career includes faculty appointments in Shakespeare studies at New York University and the Folger Shakespeare Library, two of the most respected institutions in the field.

She earned her PhD and MA from The Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon and is the author of several acclaimed works of non-fiction, including Studio Shakespeare: The Royal Shakespeare Company at The Other Place and the beautifully crafted culinary volume The Food of Love: The Taste of Shakespeare in Four Seasons.

Her book Studio Shakespeare is regarded as a landmark study of the Royal Shakespeare Company. It was shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize and selected for the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Essential Shakespeare Reading List. Her cookbook, The Food of Love, co-authored with award-winning chef Alan Deegan, offers a modern, imaginative interpretation of Shakespearean flavours for contemporary audiences.

Alycia is also a prolific writer, publishing regularly in print and online. She is a long-standing columnist for Warwickshire Life, where her witty monthly feature, ‘Notes from a Shakespeare Diva’, has become a reader favourite. Her ongoing projects include a major biography of renowned Voice Director Cicely Berry OBE, and a new book exploring Shakespeare’s cultural legacy in America.

To book Keynote Speaker Alycia Smith-Howard, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com

Testimonials

"Wonderful presentation. Alycia provided a thought provoking and engaging dialogue about Shakespeare’s legacy."

Karen Cheng

"Thoroughly delightful speaker. We will definitely have her back for more!"

Gill Glover

"Guests at our monthly Ladies Lunch thoroughly enjoyed Alycia’s talk and presentation. Alycia is very lively and entertaining! She develops a real affinity with groups. Her talks are very informative and interesting looking at how Shakespeare has influenced our lives and his continuing place in modern culture. She used a variety of images and video footage that added variety to her presentation. We will certainly have Alycia for future speaking engagements."

Sian Smith

"An excellent and engaging speaker!"

Su Yin Chan

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Lana Walker