William Shakespeare

Caine, 89, criticized a British study that claims his 1964 film — along with works including “The Lord of the Rings” books and William Shakespeare’s writings — promotes right-wing extremism.

Madeleine Mantock (“Charmed”) will make her Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) debut with “Hamnet,” the stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel. Set in 1582, “Hamnet” follows Agnes Hathaway, a natural healer who meets the Latin tutor, William Shakespeare and they create a life together and make a family. As Shakespeare…