30 Apr 2015, 07:52 am
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is transforming New Place, the site of Shakespeare's home for the last 19 years of his life, to create a new heritage landmark where visitors can discover Shakespeare at the height of his success. The project to represent the site will be one of the most significant Shakespearian projects anywhere in the world to commemorate his legacy.
Shakespeare wrote 26 of his best-loved plays as owner of New Place. His former home has attracted literary fans since the 17th century, long before his Birthplace was rescued for the benefit of the nation. Unfortunately, New Place was demolished in 1759 by its then owner, Reverend Francis Gastrell, who was annoyed by visiting Shakespeare enthusiasts.
The re-imagined New Place was opened on April 23.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will open a major exhibition immersing visitors in its history and how it makes its world-famous productions. There will also be tours around its extensive costume store, and a programme of plays by Shakespeare and other writers, including King Lear with Antony Sher in the title role.
Work has started on a major project that will see the restoration of the Grade II listed Swan Wing. The 1879 wing forms the entrance of the current Swan Theatre and was built as part of the original Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Work has also begun to reinstate the RSC iconic studio theatre, The Other Place. Originally built in 1973,
The Other Place was home to the RSC's developmental and new work. The theatre closed in 2006 but will re-open next year and feature a 200-seat flexible studio theatre, two new rehearsal rooms and a new home for the Costume Store.
King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon aims to open Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall to the public on 23 April. The 15th-century building, last renovated in the 1890s, will be renovated before a light touch interpretive design allows the Trustees of the School to open the building to the public. The Guildhall was built in 1418-20 and is famous as the place where William Shakespeare was educated and where he first witnessed professional theatre. An immersive experience will plunge visitors into life in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 16th century.
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