Press Releases

Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrated in Parliament

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust hosted a special event in Parliament on the eve (Wednesday 22 April 2026) of the writer’s birthday.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust part of the Shakespeare Birthday celebrations

Join Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, organisations and communities from across Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday

Shakespeare Week 2026 Joint Open Day set to engage hundreds of local children

Leading UK museum appoints its first Creative Director

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has appointed its first Creative Director.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Welcomes NPO Extension

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) is delighted that Arts Council England NPO status has been extended for a further year.

Shakespeare Week 2026 – As YOU like it!

Join thousands of primary school children for a national celebration of Shakespeare from 23 – 29 March 2026

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Announces the Diane Meyer Lowman Shakespeare Studies Award

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the UK release of the new ‘Hamnet’ film

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the release of new ‘Hamnet’ film

Hall's Croft Statement

Statement from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust