Kim Rix is the founder of The SaVVy Club® - one of London's most exclusive social event clubs for professionals. http://www.savvyclub.co.uk/page/Testimonials
Many females growing up in the mid 1900's - 2000's could be forgiven for feeling that they coined the phrase 'Girl Power'. It was certainly a time of female assertion seeing the rise of such phenomenon asThe Spice Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lara Croft, Xena Princess Warrior, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charlie's Angels (2000 version).
But it was rife long before then; even before Margaret Thatcher's day. The time I am referring to is the 17th Century. A time when the Great Bard himself fell pray to the power of women; one in particular, Queen Elizabeth I.
This is evidenced by Nicolas Rowe, in his Life of Shakespeare (1709), where he reports that the Queen "was so well pleased with that admirable character of Falstaff in the 2 parts of Henry IV that she commanded him to continue it for one play more, and to show him in love." From this decree, The Merry Wives of Windsor was penned.But it doesn't stop there.
By the end of the play Sir John Falstaff gets his comeuppance at the hands of Mistress Page and Mistress Ford as they humiliate him several times once they learn that his wooing is a plot to gain financial advantage. So there you are ladies, 'Girl Power' is centuries old. Why not celebrate the fact by heading off to The Globe to watch, laugh and enjoy Shakespeare's comedic masterpiece. The SaVVy Club® are organising a truly memorable evening on the 5th October 2008 - the final performance of The Merry Wives of Windsor.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Stratford-On-Avon's Shakespeare Found Exhibition - the True Likeness Revealed?
- Sonnet Xviii by Shakespeare: Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?
- William Shakespeare's Sonnets!
- Book Review of Macbeth by William Shakespeare
- New York City Events - How You Stay Awake in the City That Never Sleeps
- Central Park: More Events, More Reason to Come
- Top Shakespeare Festivals
- Shakespeare’s Macbeth Sound, Fury, and Four Centuries of Bad Luck
Accounting and Bookkeeping Basics Part 2
By: Quentin Pain | 24/12/2009Ever wanted to know how professional accountants and bookkeepers figure out the financials of a business? This simple article by Quentin Pain, Chairman of Accountz.com, explains it all, taking you from a simple transaction, right through to the balance sheet. If a business is to succeed the owners must understand that business finances is right up there with entrepreneurship.
Accounting and Bookkeeping Basics Part 1
By: Quentin Pain | 24/12/2009Ever wanted to know how professional accountants and bookkeepers figure out the financials of a business? This simple article by Quentin Pain, Chairman of Accountz.com, explains it all, taking you from a simple transaction, right through to the balance sheet. If a business is to succeed the owners must understand that business finances is right up there with entrepreneurship.
In August 2009 bulldozers in China Market Monitoring Analysis
By: swunzy | 24/12/2009In August 2009, China's major companies in total market sales of bulldozers, more than 600 units lower as compared to same period last year. Reduced year on year rate has been 3 consecutive months, maintained at below 10%. Bulldozer market as a whole is running in good shape, the emergence of rebound in the near future.
Creating Income Online Fast - Simply As A - B - C As Long As You're Using Article Marketing
By: Dale Dupree | 24/12/2009although you may need a little more instruction which is freely available for the asking.The first step is to write an article using notepad of approx 300-500 words. I mentioned notepad because it takes all the editing concerns away and you can simply focus on the job at hand which is to make a quality article that has fresh ideas,Google
Creating Income Online Fast - Simply As A - B - C As Long As You're Using Article Marketing
By: Dale Dupree | 24/12/2009although you may need a little more instruction which is freely available for the asking.The first step is to write an article using notepad of approx 300-500 words. I mentioned notepad because it takes all the editing concerns away and you can simply focus on the job at hand which is to make a quality article that has fresh ideas,Google
What are Silk Business Cards?
By: Alan Kappauf | 24/12/2009If you have ever wondered what exactly silk business cards are, or why they are considered to be top-of-the-line quality, then read on. This article describes the physical characteristics, features, and benefits of silk business cards.
Five Tips To Make Office Removals More Efficient
By: Gen Wright | 24/12/2009Running a business office is hard enough without having to worry about any necessities that do not directly affect you or your daily customers and clients. But inevitably the time will come when your current facility will simply no longer meet the needs of your employees or your business.
Health And Safety In Uk
By: Gen Wright | 24/12/2009Are you an employer? For example, do you employ staff to work in the construction industry? Do you foresee a risk in the kind of work that your employees execute which affects their health and safety?
Keep the Flame Burning – Dating After You’re Married
By: KimRix | 25/09/2009 | MarriageIf you want to have a long, successful married life together, I believe that you should continue dating for the length of your entire relationship. How? The answer is simple.
Are You Making the Most of Your Time?
By: KimRix | 08/07/2009 | AdviceHow do we fill our spare time? As John Lennon famously said ‘Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans’. Do not waste your time. Spend it wisely.
How to Have a Stress Free Dinner Party
By: KimRix | 21/10/2008 | Ask an ExpertSocial events can come in many guises - from the extravagant VIP experience at Glyndebourne to the more intimate and personal dinner party. A quiet evening at home entertaining those we hold most near and dear can be one of the most enjoyable entries in our social calendars.
Prospecting - Entertaining Clients the Innovative Way
By: KimRix | 21/10/2008 | Ask an ExpertA well organised, luxury event is the perfect way to get face-to-face with your clients in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Biggest Street Carnival in Europe
By: KimRix | 21/10/2008 | Ask an ExpertIt s London and its August, so that can mean only one thing, prepare for a supercharged eruption of noise and colour - it is carnival time! During the last weekend of August, Notting Hill is transformed into a sea of music, colour and outrageous costumes with over one million people partying like they've never partied before. Second only to Rio, Notting Hill is the biggest street carnival in Europe.
Girl Power; the Shakespearean Way
By: KimRix | 21/10/2008 | Ask an ExpertMany females growing up in the mid 1900's - 2000's could be forgiven for feeling that they coined the phrase 'Girl Power'. It was certainly a time of female assertion seeing the rise of such phenomenon asThe Spice Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lara Croft, Xena Princess Warrior, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charlie's Angels (2000 version).