BARD'S BIRTHDAY: Town hosts UK's first Living Statue Competition

THE UK's first Living Statue Championship is an exciting key new feature of this year's Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations.

The unique event showcases some of the best artists in the field, including World and National Champions. Both professional and child artists are competing for a cash prize with performances throughout the weekend and winners announced tomorrow, Sunday, afternoon at 4pm.

Dermot McGillicuddy, director of LSD Promotions, has worked closely with Shakespeare’s Celebrations to organise the championship.

He said: “Living statues from across the world are busking on the Bancroft throughout Saturday and on Sunday until early afternoon.

"We are thrilled that the first ever UK Championship has attracted so much talent. It is not often you get the opportunity to see so many world-class artists in one place!”

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