Did you see Peter Jackon’s film They Shall Not Grow Old? In it The Lord of the Rings director colourised old film footage from World War I… the outcome…
Eva Garrick's 250-year-old shoes A 250-year-old pair of shoes worn by Eva Garrick, who is best known today as the wife of David Garrick, the 18th century…
Stratford’s The Real String Orchestra, who formed in January, bring their third concert of the year to St James’ Church, Alveston on Saturday (17th November). It…
A planning application for a Chinese pavilion on a conservation area in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre is being met with a chorus of disapproval. It…
On 11th November, the same date as the UK's Armistice Day, Polish Community in Stratford upon Avon and all over the world celebrated the centenary of…
Several local actors have given their services to a special ceremony taking place during the Beacon Lighting at the Remembrance Garden in Stratford on…
Antic Disposition’s poignant production Henry V comes to Holy Trinity as part of its cathedral tour from 12th to 16th November. Performed by a company…
Ian McKellen is to celebrate his 80th birthday in 2019 by raising funds for theatres, with a new solo show which will play on 80 stages across the UK.…
Gill Sutherland reviews Troilus and Cressida, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, until 17th November Most people aren’t that bothered about Troilus and Cressida,…
Originally from Scotland, Sheila Reid has graced the stage for many years and worked with all the greats. In the last decade she has found fame playing…
Michael Boyd Legendary Royal Shakespeare Voice Coach Cicely Berry died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, 15th October, in the care home in Cornwall where…
Alexej Ignatow Fairytales, romance and festive magic are promised as Russian State Ballet return to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry this weekend. Beautifully…
Political satire, soulful landscapes and wearable art are all on offer as the Town Hall opens its doors to Contemporary Arts Fair Discover: Gather: Give…
... Free with today's Stratford Herald We mark 100 years since the Armistice with local people telling their stories, including a look at the life of…
Steve Sutherland reviews the school production which ran from 18th to 19th October “Rackety-coo, there’s blood in the shoe, there’s blood in the shoe…” Chipping…
A brand new stage adaptation of Victorian melodrama Sweeney Todd – based on the original Penny Dreadful short story – sees serial killer Todd out for…
A WEEK of special activities including pumpkin carving, ghost story telling and potion making will take place at the five Shakespeare Family Homes during…
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has appointed Louisa Davies as its first Head of Creative Programme. Louisa was previously Events Manager at the Royal…
The trials and triumphs of a poor girl sent to a posh boarding school will be retold when Blockley Amateur Dramatic Company (BAD Company) presents the…
‘It is a gift of a role’ Actor, writer and producer Asif Khan takes the lead role in the RSC’s new adaptation of Molieré’s 17th-century satire Tartuffe.…