Press Releases

World's Smallest Portrait of William Shakespeare by Acclaimed Micro-Artist Goes on Display at Shakespeare’s New Place

World's smallest portrait of Shakespeare is now on display at Shakespeare's New Place

Shakespeare’s Birthplace Partners with Award-Winning Distillery to Launch Exclusive Gin Inspired by Playwright’s Work

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collaborates with the multi-award-winning Pinnock Distillery to create a new small-batch dry gin.

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage to Open Throughout the Year as the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Continue their Celebrations of the Women Who Made Shakespeare

Anne Hathaway's Cottage to remain open all year.

Shakespeare's Birthplace Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look During Free Volunteering Taster Sessions This Autumn

Shakespeare's Birthplace launches new Volunteering Taster Sessions.

Visitors Invited to Take Part in a Spooktacular Programme of Events Across the Shakespeare Family Homes this October Half Term

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust announces its family-friendly programme for October half term.

Tim Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to Step Down Later This Year

Tim Cooke, CEO of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to step down in November.

Unprecedented £1 Million Donation by Playwright Ken Ludwig Supports Conservation Efforts at Historic Home of Shakespeare’s Daughter

Acclaimed American playwright Ken Ludwig has donated £1 million towards conservation efforts at Hall’s Croft

Iconic Willow Sculpture At Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Undergoes Conservation

Willow sculpture at Anne Hathaway's Cottage undergoes conservation.

Update on Access to Mary Arden’s Farm

Update on the future plans for Mary Arden’s Farm this summer and beyond.

Proud to Share Personal Perspectives of LGBTQIA+ Lived Experience Through Shakespeare for Warwickshire Pride