Join in a fun day of interactive and imaginative performances from the UK's top Shakespeare improvisation companies! Songs, sketches, comedy, drama and some of the greatest poetry ever written!
On Saturday, 2 September celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Library of Birmingham & 400th birthday of Shakespeare's first collected works. through an exploration of the Shakespeare Memorial Library's treasures.
So come along and see the First Folio and Shakespeare performed as you've never experienced it before!
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Sean McCann, Oliver Senton, and Dylan Emery
Heminges and Condell: 400 Years AGO...
Join Shakespeare's publishers as they marvel at the success of their work and its legacy. An improvisation with the First Folio and materials from the Shakespeare Collection.
Wolfson Room
11.45 to- 12.15
13.00 to 13.30
1500 to 15.30
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Play On! Shakespeare's Troubadour
Meet Shakespeare's musician as he seranades the unwary public around the Library. Come along with themes and requests and enjoy your newly created songs!
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Sean-Folio
Help write a new Shakespeare play!
Using your suggestions and Shake It Up's over active imaginations, prepare for plenty of laughs as they weave together themes, character and language to create unforgettable new Shakespeare stories!
You'll find them around the Library all day, including a STORY TIME in the Children's Libary.
Shakespeare's Style!
Soft, strong and very, very long -- Shakespeare's First Folio holds many secrets and wonders! This hilarious monologue by Sean McCann explores the book, the author and its legacy. Surprising revelations in store...
Wolfson Room
16.00 to 16.30
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Internationally renowned Shakespeare improvisation company, The School of Night, join forces with acclaimed Shake It Up to present a WORLD FIRST!
In collaboration with the Everything to Everybody Project, come and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Library with a fun day of interatictive performances and Birmingham's Shakespeare treasures-including a 400 year old book!
EVENT EXPERIENCE
The event will take place at the Library of Birmingham, one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. The library's stunning architecture and rich history make it the perfect venue for this special event. Join us for a day of fun, excitement, and exploration!
EVENT LOCATION
Library of Birmingham Centenary Square Broad Street Birmingham B1 2ND
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