William Shakespeare

I visit beautiful English village sprinkled with Hollywood star-dust

Hamnet will be shown at Brilley Village Hall near Kington on Thursday, September 3

Hamnet to be screened at a venue near Kington

Folksy Theatre will be performing A Midsummer Night's Dream at a Powys venue.

A Midsummer Night's Dream to be performed at a Powys venue

Soulton Hall

Wem's Soulton Hall to feature in Rest Is History podcast special

Two performances of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night will take place at Powys venue

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night will be performed at Powys venue

Shropshire Youth Theatre after the May performance of 'As You Like It'

Shropshire Council backs motion highlighting Shakespeare links

Arclight Drama Studio proudly announces its latest production: ‘The Two Noble Kinsmen’ by William Shakespeare, directed by Paul Cullen

Shakespeare’s hidden treasure to be performed in Powys

Hamnet tells the powerful love story behind the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Hamnet to be shown in Kington

The Mayor of Ludlow gives the Shakespeare shout for St George.

Shouting Shakespeare sounds off St George's Day celebration

The Willow Globe at Penlanole, Llanwrthwl is a scaled-down version of Shakespeare’s Globe, created with woven willow.

Unique Powys venue kicks off season with Shakespeare's birthday bash

Timothee Chalamet the butt of Oscars host Conan O’Brien’s jokes

Jessie Buckley dedicates Oscar win to ‘beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart’

From TV talent show runner-up to Oscar favourite: Who is Jessie Buckley?

Jessie Buckley: Hamnet role changed who I am

William says he needs to be in ‘calm state’ for Hamnet: ‘I’m not at the moment’

Hamnet director Chloe Zhao says the hit film has ‘some energy’ from Ireland

16 amazing pictures from the Herefordshire village with a starring role in Hamne...
I visited Herefordshire’s half-timbered heaven recently sprinkled with Hollywood star-dust and found a real village full of beautiful buildings erected before the Bard was born and more
Karen Compton

Jessie Buckley nominated for Bafta as Hamnet makes history

Hamnet costume designer living ‘dream’ life as she meets Camilla

Jessie Buckley tipped for Bafta nomination for Hamnet

Paul Mescal is out and Delroy Lindo is in: Oscar nomination snubs and surprises

Jessie Buckley and stars of Adolescence enjoy sparkling night at Golden Globes

Hamnet writer hails creative ‘family’ after Golden Globes success

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads Bafta longlist for 2026

Jessie Buckley had the ‘deep need’ to become a mother after filming Hamnet

Jessie Buckley wins best actress and Adolescence wins four Critics Choice Awards

Tickets released for Bluebell Charity Walk at Soulton Hall’s “As You Like It” wo...

The bluebell carpets of the Soulton Hall estate, historically identified as the inspiration for the Forest of Arden in William Shakespeare's pastoral comedy, As You Like It.

Tickets released for Bluebell Charity Walk at Soulton Hall’s “As You Like It” wo...
The Shrewsbury Macmillan Fundraising Group has officially released tickets for the annual Bluebell Charity Walk at Soulton Hall, scheduled for Sunday, 26 April 2026. This event offers a rare opportunity for the public to access the private woodland that served as the real-world inspiration for the "Forest of Arden" in William Shakespeare’s As You Like It.
Tim Ashton

Judi Dench says social media has led to a ‘marked lack of interest in the arts’

Hamnet stars on historical figures and awards hype

Wicked, Hamnet and Timothee Chalamet all tipped for Golden Globes nominations

Taylor Swift fans flood German museum to see Ophelia painting echoing hit video

Sir Kenneth Branagh: We have to work harder to earn the audience’s attention

Kenneth Branagh returns to Royal Shakespeare Company for first time in 30 years

Three Shropshire wedding venues apply for licence renewals

Oscar-tipped Hamnet to premiere at BFI London Film Festival

Historian finds 17th century will which sparked Shakespeare family row

Plus 'Politics requires that a leader be able to take his or her troops with them' - ...

Festival Players Bring "As You Like It" to Shropshire, reflecting historic ties ...

Children's theatre work honoured with BAFTA

Pentabus's Elle While wins BAFTA

Autumn Fungi Foray at Soulton's "As You Like It" Wood: In aid of UK Sepsis Trust

Shakespeare may not have abandoned wife, previously ‘ignored’ letter reveals

Shakespeare folios expected to fetch more than £3.5m at auction

Controversial statue outside BBC headquarters goes back on display

Archaeology, bluebells and Shakespeare: A journey into the hidden landscapes of ...

‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees label was economic madness amid film boom, says Nandy

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

Nandy to announce millions in funding for museums, libraries and arts venues

Museum marks first year with exhibition on origins and legacy of Macbeth

Monkeys will never be able to write Shakespeare’s entire works, study finds

David Tennant-starring Macbeth cancelled for a night ‘due to cast illness’

Strictly winner Jay McGuiness to star as William Shakespeare in & Juliet

1984 author George Orwell celebrated on new Royal Mint £2 coin

Royal Shakespeare Company to look at AI and immersive technology in theatre

Telford sculptor's highly praised Shakespeare inspired work on show at exhibitio...

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo open Shakespeare’s Macbeth in the West End

Theatre finds doorway that may once have led to Shakespeare’s dressing room

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