Reflections from The Three Bells: S5#10
Title
Shakespeare in love…
Contributor
Stephanie Fortunato
In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, Stephanie Fortunato reflects on Shakespeare mania, love stories, and the seductive power of cultural myth-making… from Juliet’s balcony to the stories our cities choose to tell.
Date of Recording
8 September 2025
Date of Publication
9 October 2025
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THEME MUSIC
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Stephanie Fortunato: Hello, and welcome to The Three Bells. This podcast is one of a series brought to you by AEA Consulting for the Global Cultural Districts Network, in which we explore what's happening around the world on those busy and sometimes congested intersections of cultural and urban life.
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I am Stephanie Fortunato, Special Projects Director for GCDN and for today's reflection from The Three Bells, I give you a love story, but first a confessional…
Before I confess, I want you to know that I really do love literature and theatre.
And yet…
I'm not a huge fan of Shakespeare.
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External Links
Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House), Verona – a reconstructed heritage attraction and museum managed by the City of Verona.
Antonio Avena’s Wikipedia page (in Italian) – 19th century museum director who transformed Verona’s museums and helped invent the Juliet myth.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie TED Talk “The Danger of a Single Story”
Temple Bar, Dublin – Dublin’s iconic cultural quarter.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles – a historic and symbolic cultural district in LA.
Global Village, Dubai – an entertainment and shopping destination representing global cultures.
About our Contributor
Stephanie Fortunato is Director of Special Projects of the Global Cultural Districts Network. Her expertise sits at the intersection of cultural planning and urban development, collaborating with local communities on creating policies and partnerships to strengthen neighbourhoods and transform public spaces. +
