Adult Leisure Courses

Set in historic sites across Stratford-upon-Avon, our adult leisure courses are designed to spark lively conversation and enhance appreciation of Shakespeare’s works, life and times.

Everyone is welcome: from Shakespeare enthusiasts to teachers and lifelong learners with a desire to enhance their knowledge and enjoy good company.

During the day you will discover more about the selected plays, and hear from passionate and accessible speakers on a wide range of Shakespeare-related topics (from theatre history to social history, and beyond).

There are also opportunities to discuss theatre productions and to meet with theatre practitioners to learn more about how Shakespeare's plays move from page to stage.

Take time out to immerse yourself in 'all things Shakespeare' and discover what Shakespeare has to say to you.

Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 January 2025
includes performances of The Red Shoes and Twelfth Night (with Samuel West as Malvolio).

This year we will be focusing on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and Hans Christian Andersen's The Red Shoes, as well as exploring questions of editing and adapting works for the stage. As part of our multi-year project, 'The Women Who Made Shakespeare', we will also be shining a spotlight on Shakespeare's women.

Enjoy talks from subject specialists and theatre practitioners, and hear a wide range of thoughts (as well as sharing your own) in our post-performance discussions.

Download the course programme.

Book a place on Winter School 2025.

The February 2025 Living Shakespeare course is now sold out.

Details of further Living Shakespeare courses will follow in due course.

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For further details please email [email protected].