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Locals brand underwater statue as 'morbid', 'creepy' and 'disturbing'

The controversial statue, in Canterbury, shows a woman lying in the water, inspired by Shakespeare’s Ophelia.

23 Sept

The tumultuous history of Durham's famous First Folio of Shakespeare

The first folio was published in 1623 but it was stolen in 1998. Raymond Scott was jailed for handling the stolen edition in 2010.

12 Nov 2023

Tracy-Ann Oberman: Taking on Dirty Den, Daleks and Shakespeare

The former EastEnders star sat down with ITV News Central presenter Steve Clamp to discuss her new Shakespeare play in Stratford-upon-Avon.

29 Sept 2023

'Shakespeare would've been an Indian if he was around today'

Much ado about Shakespeare's first folio as festival marks 400th anniversary

Duke of Edinburgh officially opens new Shakespeare theatre

Bridgerton star brings new version of Shakespeare's Richard III to Liverpool

'Priceless' Shakespearean artefacts displayed together for first time

Lady Anne reflects on huge donation to new Playhouse in memory of Sir Ken Dodd

The town hoping for an economic boom from the Bard

Take a look inside new £38 million Shakespeare North Playhouse

Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench unveil Shakespeare statue - but why the sheep ?

Builders and football players to launch new Shakespeare theatre

Norfolk castle built by Shakespeare's 'Falstaff' saved from disrepair

Royal Shakespeare Company brings back mandatory face coverings for audiences