'Shakespeare's Women': History
Breathe life into the words of some of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters.
- 06 Nov 2025
- 10:00 - 16:30
- General Interest
- Hall's Croft
- Booking required
Join us and discover the wide variety of female characters who breathe life into Shakespeare's history plays.
Learn about the literary and historical sources, as well as the dramatic influences that helped shape Shakespeare's female characters and explore ways to get the most of out of speaking Shakespeare's women's words out loud.
Set in historic setting of Hall's Croft this event is perfect for anyone studying, teaching, reading, performing, watching or just starting your journey with Shakespeare.
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£55 per person.
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