See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like you’ve never experienced before, and support young people from your local community as they take to the stage.
"Every child in every school ought to have the chance to experience this magical process." Philip Pullman, Author and Patron of Shakespeare Schools Foundation
Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a charity that transforms lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Our annual Festival provides a platform for up to 30,000 young people to express themselves and grow in confidence as they take to a professional stage. In this, the 19th year of the Festival, we celebrate a season of ‘Infinite Variety’ as young people of all ages and backgrounds discover the possibilities presented by Shakespeare in their school rehearsal room, culminating in a thrilling night of theatre.
Tickets £9.95 / concessions £8
Sun 14 Dec, Tues 16 Dec, Fri 19 - Wed 24 Dec, Sat 27 - Sat 27 Dec
A traditional, professional production with lots of Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN!
Thurs 22 Jan 2026
Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Thurs 30 Apr 2026
Martha Loader’s stunning new play exploring deep family ties in the age of climate catastrophe.
Sun 28 Dec
Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter, playing...