The original stage may have been performed upon by Shakespeare.
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Archaeological experts have described the find as "extraordinarily rare".

Theatre discovers stage Shakespeare may have performed on

From his 11-year-old son's tragic death, to the mystery of his wife's name, the Royal Shakespeare Company put the spotlight on the playwright's personal life.

Untold story of Shakespeare's son and marriage brought to life on stage

Suzanne Lithgo put the finishing touches to the new exhibition at Shakespeare's New Place in Stratford, including the WS seal ring. Photo credit Sam Allard. 


Ashburnham First Folio, is the centrepiece of the display at Shakespeare’s New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon.

'Priceless' Shakespearean artefacts displayed together for first time

'Shall I compare thee to a ceiling's light?' Many people took to social media to agree that the image bears an uncanny resemblance to the famous playwright.

'I can see Shakespeare in my lounge': Woman's bizarre ceiling light sighting

A portrait of William Shakespeare by artist Robert Peake, which is believed to be the only signed and dated image of the playwright created during his lifetime, on display at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, before it is offered for sale by private treaty for a figure in excess of £10m. Picture date: Wednesday November 16, 2022.



Its owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, is offering the piece for sale by private treaty – without an auction – for a figure of more than £10 million.

The real deal? Portrait of Shakespeare said to be painted while Bard was alive

A Midsummer Night’s Dream and A Christmas Carol will also form part of the launch programme, along with appearances by Johnny Vegas and Jimmy McGovern.

Builders and football players to launch new Shakespeare theatre

The Birthplace Trust says "over enthusiastic visitors" have tried to lean over the current railings to "remove parts of the building".

Bid to move railings to protect Shakepeare's birthplace

A film company in Northamptonshire has given one of Shakespeare's tragedies a modern twist and taken it to the streets.

Film company takes Shakespeare's Macbeth to the streets

Thousands are expected to turn out on the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon for a special 'Shakespeare 400' birthday parade.

Thousands expected to turn out for Shakespeare parade

Four hundred years since his death, William Shakespeare's work is still popular among these young students reciting their favourite lines.

What's your favourite Shakespeare line?

Hop on the ‘Villains and Rivals' Line and get off at Lady Macbeth – London’s Tube map has had a William Shakespeare-inspired overhaul.

You're on a 'Fools' Line train - new Tube map produced

Dame Helen Mirren, Benedict Cumberbatch and Gregory Porter are among artists announced for a night celebrating Shakespeare's work.

Host of stars to mark Shakespeare's 400th anniversary

The power of William Shakespeare's writing is to be honoured with a special set of stamps marking the 400th anniversary of his death.

Royal Mail to honour Shakespeare's writing with stamps

A document featuring William Shakespeare's signature is set to go on display at an exhibition in London next week.

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