Advertisement

  1. National

Prince Charles joins actors on stage for Shakespeare celebrations

The Prince of Wales has taken to the stage as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, rounding off a day of celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death.

Charles, who is patron of the Royal Shakespeare Company, made a surprise appearance in a star-studded televised gala in Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Stratford has played host to a series of events throughout the day in celebration of the Bard's life and works.

View all 11 updates ›

David Tennant: Shakespeare plays still sell out theatres

Actor David Tennant will host an all-star ensemble cast set to perform on stage in honour of Shakespeare's 400th anniversary on Saturday night.

He broke off from rehearsals in in Stratford-upon-Avon to talk to ITV News about the bard's enduring legacy.

"These plays still sell out theatres," he told Nina Nannar:

More on this story