Seven Christmas gift ideas for Shakespeare fans

1. Shakespeare Magnetic Poetry

Create your own Bard-inspired sentences using this set of Shakespeare-themed magnetic poetry with words like bawdy, wicked, haste, love, mortal, wherefore and maiden.

2. Lady Macbeth Soap

Here’s a fun stocking stuffer! Is there a spot on your hands? Wash it out with this Lady Macbeth soap.

3. Shakespearean Insults Mug

For the person who likes to keep a stock of creative put-downs close at hand, this Shakespearean insults mug is just the thing.

4. Shakespeare Leather Notebook

This leather notebook is a wonderful gift for writers and doodlers.

5. “Much Ado About Nothings” Sticky Notes

This little booklet of Shakespeare-themed sticky notes makes a great stocking stuffer.

6. Shakespeare Wall Calendar

For each month in this 2020 calendar, artwork from the Folger collection portrays characters and scenes from Shakespeare’s plays.

7. “Shakespeare’s Blend” Tea

This box of English breakfast tea is cheerfully decorated with Shakespeare’s portrait and his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Bonus ideas

Give a Gift Certificate

Share the Folger this holiday season! You can choose any dollar amount, and these gift certificates are good for any Folger program tickets including Folger Theatre, Folger Consort, O.B. Hardison Poetry Series, talks, screenings, and any other special events.

Give the Gift of Membership

Give the gift of the Folger with a gift membership for the Shakespeare buff in your life! It is the perfect gift for friends, families, teachers, or colleagues. You can purchase a gift membership online or over the phone by calling 202.675.0359. Once you purchase your membership, your digital receipt will link to a special certificate you can personalize!