Shakespeare for Everyone!
Past, Present and Future.
The Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare Club, founded in 1824, is the oldest Shakespeare society in the world. Originally founded by local people, it still aims to provide enjoyment to anyone with an interest in Shakespeare’s work, life and times, independent of other Shakespeare organisations.
Speakers at its monthly talks are specialists in their subjects, coming from a wide range of backgrounds including universities, theatres, and the media.
The Club takes part in the town’s Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations each April, and other events include occasional exhibitions, readings and luncheons.
New members and guests are always welcome.
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April events
April will see many Shakespeare-related events in addition to the Birthday Celebrations themselves on 25 and 26th.
On Sunday 19 April an event will be held at Holy Trinity Church in memory of actor Rob Lister who was a member of the Club and Master of Ceremonies at the Club’s luncheon in 2016. Silence, or Can You Hear me at the Back will feature the illustrious Michele Dotrice, David Bradley and David Felder as well as many other professional actors. To book tickets visit tinyurl.com/5nke6mx9
The Shakespeare in Music Festival will run between 20-23 April. https://www.shakespeareinmusic.org/
On 24 April at 4pm the Shakespeare Birthday Lecture will take place at the Shakespeare Institute. Much Ado About Books: Shedding New Light on Shakespeare's Neighbours and In-laws, the Quineys. Marlin E Blaine, Lena Cowen Orlin, Robert Bearman and Alan H Nelson will be talking about ground-breaking new research into book-ownership in Shakespeare’s own time.). If you can’t be there in person it is also possible to attend online. https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit/whats-on/the-shakespeare-birthday-lecture-2026/
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