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Wednesday, 22 April 2020

Happy Birthday Shakespeare! 23rd April.



Shakespeare's Birthday 2020: Virtual Events

Join the Folger for virtual events to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday at home. The Folger is the America's national Shakespeare library and along with the Royal Shakespeare Company, they have created lots of events to access at home.   

They are delighted to be collaborating with you (yes, you the audeince, the library user!), along with friends at the Royal Shakespeare Company in the UK, to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday at home on Thursday, April 23, using the hashtag #ShareYourShakespeare.

For a run down of all events: Click Here to Access the Folger Birthday Homepage

This virtual birthday event is open to all ages, with every activity including many options for kids and families. Please join in by sharing your creations—from super quick-and-simple ideas to more ambitious ideas—or just get ready to enjoy and revel in others' contributions. Try any of the following options:

Speak the speech

Make a picture

Write a sonnet

Throw a Shakespeare party


They are live on April 23 throughout the day with talks, #Staxpeditions in their collection, and a Macbeth Watch Party with the cast—on Facebook and YouTube. Tune in! Remember things will take place in Washington D.C., USA, time zone. -5 hrs


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