What's On
From lectures and performances to hands-on family fun, browse our seasonal activities and special events.
See what's coming up from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Shakespeare Week 2025
An exciting week of projects, challenges and online events and exhibitions
- General Interest
- No booking required
Playing Shakespeare's Women
A free online talk with people engaged in Shakespeare-related research - in conversation with Dame Judi Dench.
- Talk
- Booking required
- Online
Sundays at New Place
Enjoy a different hands-on activity every Sunday over the Warwickshire School holidays in the garden of Susanna Shakespeare’s home.
- Workshop
- No booking required
- Shakespeare's New Place
'A Day With...Much Ado About Nothing'
Get to know one of Shakespeare's most famous plays better with us.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Hall's Croft
Nurture in Nature
Make and Take Family Activities from the Cottage Garden
- Family
- No booking required
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Performing Shakespeare's Women
A day devoted to talks and discussions about performing Shakespeare's Women with contributions from leading actors.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Online
Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations
Celebrate William’s 461st birthday with a special birthday party on Henley Street
- General Interest
- No booking required
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
Ophelia - Spotlight on Shakespeare's Female Characters
Exploring the female characters that made Shakespeare
- Talk
- Booking required
- Hall's Croft
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