Living Shakespeare Course: November 2026
'Lend me your ears' : Storytellers and Storytelling in Shakespeare
- 05 Nov 2026 - 07 Nov 2026
- 14:00 - 11:30
- General Interest
- Hall's Croft
- Booking required
Join Dr Nick Walton this autumn in the beautiful setting of Hall's Croft in Stratford-upon-Avon to find out more about Shakespeare's most memorable storytellers.
“So informative, entertaining and enjoyable. This has been great fun.
— Leisure course participant
Shakespeare knew the power of good storytelling and his plays are filled with a wide range of characters who experiment with different ways to hold the listener's ear.
So, who are Shakespeare's most effective storytellers and what tales do they have to tell?
Hear from creative practitioners - discuss live performance - and learn about the creative arts that played an important role in bringing Shakespeare’s stories to life.
Share your thoughts and experiences of what makes a memorable storyteller, and enjoy lively conversations about Shakespeare's plays on page and stage.
Everyone is welcome to our adult leisure courses: from Shakespeare enthusiasts to teachers and lifelong learners with a desire to enhance their knowledge and enjoy good company.
Includes optional theatre tickets for Julius Caesar and As You Like It.
Confirmed Speakers: Dr Emily Baines (Professional recorder player, lecturer and musical director); Dr Nick Walton (Shakespeare Birthplace Trust)
Course Cost:
£200 with theatre tickets | £130 without theatre tickets
“Days in Stratford full of extraordinary richness, companionship and intellectual delights”.
— Leisure Course Participant
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