Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Shakespeare Centre
Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6QW
England
Website
Telephone
01789 204 016
Fax
01789 296 083
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is an independent charity that cares for Shakespeare's heritage. It owns five Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon, all directly linked to Shakespeare. The Trust also cares for Harvard House.
The wider work of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust extends to managing one of the largest Shakespeare libraries in the world and a large archive of local history. It also runs a department devoted to education in Shakespeare and Shakespeare's Works, both for the public and educational institutions, and provides a programme of activities to inform and entertain throughout the year.
Parts of the Designated Collections of national importance relating to Shakespeare’s life and times are at this venue.
Venue Type:
Archive, Association or society
Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6QW
England
Website
Telephone
01789 204 016
Fax
01789 296 083
The Designated Collections of national importance relating to Shakespeare’s life and times are located at Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Royal Shakespeare Collection.
Please contact Shakespeare's Birthplace for more information if you wish to see a specific item.
This collection includes items concerned with the performance and study of his works from the 16th century to the present day. The collections comprise an outstandingly deep, rich and varied source for the study and enjoyment of all aspects of the life and works of one of the world’s most celebrated literary and historical figures. The collections relate not only to Shakespeare and his works, but also to literary context, local history and the continuing evolution of theatre and performance.
Collection details
Social History, Personalities, Medicine, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Designated Collection
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
- Part of the Designated Collections relating to Shakespeare's life and times are also on display at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6QW
England
Website
Telephone
01789 204 016
Fax
01789 296 083
All the story of the night told over
The title of our event “All the story of the night told over” was penned by Shakespeare in Midsummer Night’s Dream. We hope that a night-time presence at the Birthplace of the greatest storywriter ever known will provide inspiration for any budding writers out there, who will also get the chance to hear their work performed.
Do you fancy yourself as a poet or writer? Join us at Shakespeare’s Birthplace for an evening of unique inspiration where genius was born. Find yourself a spot in the Birthplace, the garden or exhibition and be inspired to write your own poem or short story.
Hear your work performed by our in house acting company Shakespeare Aloud! You'll also see your work displayed at the Birthplace during the month of June.
(All written pieces will be kept by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for selection into the June display. All pieces of work will be returned to the writer at a later date. It may not be possible to display all the work due to space constraints)
Suitable for
- Any age
When
6-9pm
Where
Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW
Website
All the story of the night told over
The title of our event “All the story of the night told over” was penned by Shakespeare in Midsummer Night’s Dream. We hope that a night-time presence at the Birthplace of the greatest storywriter ever known will provide inspiration for any budding writers out there, who will also get the chance to hear their work performed.
Do you fancy yourself as a poet or writer? Join us at Shakespeare’s Birthplace for an evening of unique inspiration where genius was born. Find yourself a spot in the Birthplace, the garden or exhibition and be inspired to write your own poem or short story.
Hear your work performed by our in house acting company Shakespeare Aloud! You'll also see your work displayed at the Birthplace during the month of June.
(All written pieces will be kept by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for selection into the June display. All pieces of work will be returned to the writer at a later date. It may not be possible to display all the work due to space constraints)
Suitable for
- Any age
When
6-9pm
Where
Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW
Website
Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6QW
England
Website
Telephone
01789 204 016
Fax
01789 296 083
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