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REVIEW: Antic Disposition's Henry V at Holy Trinity

22 November 2018
REVIEW: Antic Disposition's Henry V at Holy Trinity

REVIEW: Antic Disposition's Henry V at Holy Trinity

22 November 2018

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…


Women take centre stage at new Shakespeare Birthplace exhibition

19 November 2018
Women take centre stage at new Shakespeare Birthplace exhibition

Women take centre stage at new Shakespeare Birthplace exhibition

19 November 2018

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…


The Real String Orchestra play Alveston this Saturday

16 November 2018
The Real String Orchestra play Alveston this Saturday

The Real String Orchestra play Alveston this Saturday

16 November 2018

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…


Pavilion plan provokes opposition

16 November 2018
Pavilion plan provokes opposition

Pavilion plan provokes opposition

16 November 2018

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…


Stratford's Polish School celebrates Armistice centenary

15 November 2018
Stratford's Polish School celebrates Armistice centenary

Stratford's Polish School celebrates Armistice centenary

15 November 2018

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…


Actors lend a voice this Remembrance Sunday

09 November 2018
Actors lend a voice this Remembrance Sunday

Actors lend a voice this Remembrance Sunday

09 November 2018

Several local actors have given their services to a special ceremony taking place during the Beacon Lighting at the Remembrance Garden in Stratford on…


Production of Henry V set in WWI comes to Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon

09 November 2018
Production of Henry V set in WWI comes to Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon

Production of Henry V set in WWI comes to Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon

09 November 2018

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 takes one-man show to RSC, Birmingham Rep and Coventry Belgrade

09 November 2018
Ian McKellen takes one-man show to RSC, Birmingham Rep and Coventry Belgrade

Ian McKellen takes one-man show to RSC, Birmingham Rep and Coventry Belgrade

09 November 2018

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.…


REVIEW: Troilus and Cressida at the RSC

06 November 2018
REVIEW: Troilus and Cressida at the RSC

REVIEW: Troilus and Cressida at the RSC

06 November 2018

Gill Sutherland reviews Troilus and Cressida, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, until 17th November Most people aren’t that bothered about Troilus and Cressida,…


SHEILA REID INTERVIEW: From Benidorm to Troy

06 November 2018
SHEILA REID INTERVIEW: From Benidorm to Troy

SHEILA REID INTERVIEW: From Benidorm to Troy

06 November 2018

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…


Remembering RSC’s legendary Cicely Berry

06 November 2018
Remembering RSC’s legendary Cicely Berry

Remembering RSC’s legendary Cicely Berry

06 November 2018

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…


Russian State Ballet's Nutcracker at Coventry Belgrade

02 November 2018
Russian State Ballet's Nutcracker at Coventry Belgrade

Russian State Ballet's Nutcracker at Coventry Belgrade

02 November 2018

Alexej Ignatow Fairytales, romance and festive magic are promised as Russian State Ballet return to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry this weekend. Beautifully…


Contemporary Art Fair at Stratford Town Hall

02 November 2018
Contemporary Art Fair at Stratford Town Hall

Contemporary Art Fair at Stratford Town Hall

02 November 2018

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…


November's FOCUS magazine is out today...

01 November 2018
November's FOCUS magazine is out today...

November's FOCUS magazine is out today...

01 November 2018

... 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…


REVIEW: Grimms Tales at Chipping Campden School

30 October 2018
REVIEW: Grimms Tales at Chipping Campden School

REVIEW: Grimms Tales at Chipping Campden School

30 October 2018

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…


Have a wicked time with Sweeney Todd this Halloween

30 October 2018
Have a wicked time with Sweeney Todd this Halloween

Have a wicked time with Sweeney Todd this Halloween

30 October 2018

A brand new stage adaptation of Victorian melodrama Sweeney Todd – based on the original Penny Dreadful short story – sees serial killer Todd out for…


Halloween half-term fun at Shakespeare's Houses

25 October 2018
Halloween half-term fun at Shakespeare's Houses

Halloween half-term fun at Shakespeare's Houses

25 October 2018

A WEEK of special activities including pumpkin carving, ghost story telling and potion making will take place at the five Shakespeare Family Homes during…


INTERVIEW: Louisa Davies, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's new programming creative

19 October 2018
INTERVIEW: Louisa Davies, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's new programming creative

INTERVIEW: Louisa Davies, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's new programming creative

19 October 2018

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has appointed Louisa Davies as its first Head of Creative Programme. Louisa was previously Events Manager at the Royal…


Daisy Pulls It Off at Blockley Amateur Dramatic Company

19 October 2018
Daisy Pulls It Off at Blockley Amateur Dramatic Company

Daisy Pulls It Off at Blockley Amateur Dramatic Company

19 October 2018

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…


INTERVIEW: Asif Khan on playing Tartuffe at the RSC

18 October 2018
INTERVIEW: Asif Khan on playing Tartuffe at the RSC

INTERVIEW: Asif Khan on playing Tartuffe at the RSC

18 October 2018

‘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.…


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