The Shakespeare Birthday Award Luncheon 2023 – DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED The Shakespeare Birthday Luncheon is a traditional part of the annual Shakespeare Birthday celebrations in Stratford-upon-Avon and takes place …Continue reading
Posted on: 22nd Jan, 2020A Stratford-upon-Avon singer who has performed for the former Archbishop of Canterbury will now be bringing her talents to the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations weekend. Mezzo Soprano singer Millie Underwood, …Continue reading
Posted on: 18th Apr, 2019Modern day bards are being challenged to reproduce the finest works of Shakespeare in just 280 characters as part of his birthday celebrations. Shakespeare’s 37 plays averaged around 22,500 words …Continue reading
Posted on: 21st Feb, 2019Stratford-on-Avon District Council is hoping the two-day Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations will pump more than £3 million into the local economy. A whole host of special events in Stratford-upon-Avon is set …Continue reading
Posted on: 28th Jan, 2019PRESS RELEASE 19 March 2018 UK’s first National Living Statue Championship attracts artists worldwide Stratford-upon-Avon will play host to the UK’s first National Living Statue Championship on 20-22 April as …Continue reading
Posted on: 7th Mar, 2018PRESS RELEASE February 2018 Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations will be an exciting blend of old and new in 2018 as the town’s biggest annual event is set to become even bigger. …Continue reading
Posted on: 12th Feb, 2018CARNIVAL PARADE 2018 You may already have heard about the ‘new look’ Birthday Celebrations for 2018 which, once again, will be jointly organised by Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council and Stratford-on-Avon …Continue reading
Posted on: 11th Aug, 2017We are delighted to give you early notification of the ‘New Look’ Birthday Celebrations, 2018. The Town and District Councils, who continue to jointly organise the Celebrations, wish to involve …Continue reading
Posted on: 11th Aug, 2017Join the early birds to the Birthday Parade in search of the Golden Sonnet! Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day…? Many people recognise this line as Shakespeare’s work, …Continue reading
Posted on: 13th Apr, 2017Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare! Busy times behind the scenes as the Parade comes to town Shakespeare’s 453rd Birthday Parade will be the focus of festivities on the morning of 22 …Continue reading
Posted on: 5th Apr, 2017A weekend of festivities throughout the town marking Shakespeare’s 453rd Birthday Celebrations for Shakespeare’s 453rd Birthday in 2017 bring family entertainment and fun activities to Stratford-upon-Avon for the whole weekend …Continue reading
Posted on: 5th Apr, 2017PRESS RELEASE January 2017 GOING BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR SHAKESPEARE’S 453rd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS There is more than a nod to tradition in 2017 as work gets under way for …Continue reading
Posted on: 3rd Feb, 2017The huge influence of William Shakespeare around the world is clear to see when you talk to some of the proud Stratfordians joining this year’s 400th Anniversary celebrations from across …Continue reading
Posted on: 30th Mar, 2016For Shakespeare’s Celebrations, the local initiative tasked with organising the annual Birthday Parade, plans are coming together to make 23rd April 2016 memorable, celebrating 400 years of Shakespeare’s legacy with …Continue reading
Posted on: 4th Feb, 2016Some 400 years since his death in 1616 on his 52nd birthday, festivals, exhibitions and performances all around the world in 2016 will celebrate the legacy of William Shakespeare, arguably …Continue reading
Posted on: 8th Jan, 2016Celebrities from the world of literature and theatre are united in their support for the annual festivities about to get under way in Shakespeare’s home town. Shakespeare’s 451st Birthday Celebrations …Continue reading
Posted on: 17th Apr, 2015Released on 23 March 2015 Stratford-upon-Avon will be full of festivities and entertainment from 23rd – 26th April, as the town celebrates the 451st birthday of its most famous son, …Continue reading
Posted on: 23rd Mar, 2015News Release 24 February 2015 Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart OBE have joined fellow world famous actors David Bradley and Dame Janet Suzman as Patrons of the Friends of …Continue reading
Posted on: 17th Mar, 2015Released on 4 November 2014 Actor, David Bradley, gave a rousing speech at a Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall reception at last week’s Friends of Shakespeare’s Celebrations Launch Reception (30 October), when …Continue reading
Posted on: 4th Nov, 2014Press release SB103 ICING ON THE CAKE FOR SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Giant Shakespeare cake theme will ensure Stratford gets a slice of the action This year, 450 years since …Continue reading
Posted on: 10th Mar, 2014‘TALL TALES’ AS 20ft GODIVA GATHERS STORIES IN STRATFORD TO MARK BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Coventry’s famous daughter meets Stratford’s most celebrated son and leads The People’s Celebration of Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday …Continue reading
Posted on: 24th Feb, 2014Saturday 26 April 2014 – Procession & Flag Unfurling Ceremony Thousands of people are expected to line the streets in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre to see the Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday Celebrations …Continue reading
Posted on: 21st Feb, 2014Town Walk 11am 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, April 2pm on 25, 26 27 April Join the award-winning daily town walk to discover Stratford and its fascinating relationship with …Continue reading
Posted on: 10th Feb, 2014SBC104 THOUSANDS EXPECTED IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON FOR SHAKESPEARE’S 450TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS The birth of William Shakespeare 450 years ago will be celebrated in style in his home town of Stratford-upon-Avon in …Continue reading
Posted on: 3rd Feb, 2014Wednesday 23 April – Shakespeare’s Birthday 11:00 am Coffee, Cakes and Sonnets performed by the Trinity Players Join the Trinity Players in Holy Trinity Church singing Happy Birthday to William Shakespeare …Continue reading
Posted on: 1st Feb, 2014Released on 8 January 2014 Stratford-on-Avon District Council together with Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council have appointed a new Project Manager to develop Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations as an internationally recognised event in …Continue reading
Posted on: 8th Jan, 2014The following Luncheon Venues/Food outlets have been confirmed for the 2013 Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations: El Greco, Rother Street Munchies, Meer Street Henley Tea Rooms, Henley Street Jesters, Shrieves Walk New …Continue reading
Posted on: 10th Apr, 2013Click here to download the timetable for the 20th April Birthday Celebrations
Posted on: 9th Apr, 2013Blogging Shakespeare
Posted on: 9th Apr, 2013Thousands of people are expected in Stratford-upon-Avon later this month for a bumper weekend of family fun at the last Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations before next year’s 450th birthday anniversary. Jubilant …Continue reading
Posted on: 9th Apr, 2013The. Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is celebrating the 450th birthday throughout the Shakespeare family houses and the streets of Stratford. Wednesday 23 April Shakespeare’s Birthplace What better place to celebrate Shakespeare’s …Continue reading
Posted on: 9th Apr, 2013Click here to download a pdf of street entertainment for 20th April 2013 Birthday Celebrations
Posted on: 9th Apr, 2013Shakespeare Supper Tudor World will be having a Shakespeare Supper on Friday 25th April at 7.30pm in honour of Shakespeare’s Birthday at Hathaways in the High Street. Includes meal, wine and …Continue reading
Posted on: 1st Mar, 2013A Year of Shakespeare
Posted on: 16th Apr, 2012Stratford celebrates Shakespeare’s birthday and welcomes the start of the World Shakespeare Festival, Stratford-upon-Avon, 21-22 April
Posted on: 6th Mar, 2012