Band members playing for the Beating Retreat at the Birthday Celebrations, outside Shakespeare's BirthplaceAn actor in an open air performance of 'The Tempest', at Hall's CroftTwo costumed guides at a story telling eventVisitors enjoying the shade of a tree at the Great Gardens of New Place, prior to an open air theatre performanceA costumed guide demonstrates sheep shearing at Mary Arden's FarmThe fruit picking exhibition at Anne Hathaway's CottageClick on this logo to return to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust home page

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What's On in August 2009

Children's Activities, Saturday 18 July - Sunday 6 September: Summer Fun - activities at the Shakespeare Houses for the school holidays, including: Families icon
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Kids enjoying the summer sunshine at the Shakespeare HousesVarious activities based on the play and the gardens in summertime, including developing the presentation of the Woodland Walk and various performance based activities.
Nash’s House
“Plays and Pastimes”
A garden trail with drawing, colouring, identification activities and exploring our Elizabethan Knot Garden.
Hall’s Croft
“House Detective”
Learn about the different people who have lived in Hall’s Croft over the last 400 years. Find out how a Jacobean house was constructed and have a go at designing your own building.
Mary Arden's Farm
A different theme each week of the holidays:

Outdoor Play at Mary Arden' Farm, Saturday 1 August, 7.30pm: Oddsocks presents Richard III at Mary Arden's Farm. Tickets - Adults £15, Students and children £1, family ticket £30 (2 adults 2 children) Shakespeare Aloud! icon Families icon

A Midsummer’s Magical Picnic, Saturday 8 August: join fairies, sprites and hobgoblins as they gather at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, for a midsummer magical picnic. Discover the secrets of the enchanted woodland and enjoy our magical entertainment. All children dressed up will gain free entry to the House and gardens, so bring along your favourite picnic treats for your fairies and sprites to enjoy. Normal House admission applies. Families icon

Evening Lecture, Wednesday 19 August: Tara Hambling - Domestic Art and Decoration in Shakespearian England. 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) at The Shakespeare Centre. Cost £4.00, concessions £3.50, Friends of SBT £3.00. Learning event icon

Outdoor Play at Nash's House and New Place Gardens, Saturday 22, 7pm, and Sunday 23 August, 2pm: the Festival Players presents The Merchant of Venice in the Great Gardens of New Place. Ticket prices to be confirmed.Shakespeare Aloud! icon

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