Welcome to the official Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations website
Every year a unique event takes place in Stratford-upon-Avon to mark the birth of the world’s greatest playwright. The Birthday Celebrations are a tradition going back nearly 200 years and are held on the weekend closest to William Shakespeare’s birthday.
The birthday weekend brings together performers, artists, the local community and ambassadors from around the world in a vibrant celebration of the life and works of William Shakespeare. During the two day event, the town’s streets overflow with music, pageantry and drama and you are invited to enjoy a packed programme of special activities and great days out at the five Shakespeare houses. Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations Timeline:
1564 26 April Shakespeare is baptised, which custom of the time suggests he is born around 23 April 1650 onwards Visitors start travelling to Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare’s place of birth 1824 The Shakespeare Club marks the birthday itself (23rd April) with a procession to Holy Trinity Church and a ceremonial dinner.
2014 Shakespeare’s 450th birthday – Stratford’s celebrations will provide a full weekend of entertainment.
(Adapted from: http://www.shakespearesbirthday.org.uk.)
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