World and UK premieres on stages across York.
Exhibitions – talks – readings – a book launch
Click through the event title for further details and links to ticket booking.
Thursday April 18
7:30 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
HAMLET DOUBLE BILL – ShakeSphere
The Rest is Silence / The Play’s The Thing
presented by La Ribalta Teatro & The English Theatre Company (ITALY)
European Shakespeare Festivals Network Shakesphere selection 2024
World Premiere
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Friday April 19
7:30 pm
rise @ Bluebird Bakery, Acomb
presented by The Shakespeare Edit (UK)
Award winning company presents Macbeth – distilled for one actor
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Saturday April 20
2:00 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
a collaboration between York International Shakespeare Festival and the National Theatre of Ivano-Frankivsk (UKRAINE)
World Premiere
4:30 pm
Recital Room, York St John University Creative Centre
by Georgi Tenev and Ivan Dobchev – An introduction by Boika Sokolova in conversation with Nicoleta Cinpoes
European reading in performance (BULGARIA)
presented by the York International Shakespeare Festival
(image is from the original 2011 production)
5:30 pm
The Atrium, York St John University Creative Centre
by Georgi Tenev and Ivan Dobchev
European reading in performance (BULGARIA)
presented by the York International Shakespeare Festival
(image is from the original 2011 production)
7:30 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
a collaboration between York International Shakespeare Festival and the National Theatre of Ivano-Frankivsk (UKRAINE)
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2:00 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
SHAKESPEARE IN EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
A day of discovery and celebration with those who are making the work.
presentations of Shakespeare productions developed with communities in Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, and York
presented by Parrabbola
2:00pm
Marriott Room – York Explore Central Library
SPOOKY SHAKESPEARE SUITCASE THEATRE
An energetic & unique children’s theatre experience for ages 5+
presented by Hoglets Theatre
6:00 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Atrium
Book Launch
presented by Parrabbola
7:30 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
music from 20 years of Shakespeare productions
presented by York Shakespeare Project
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Monday April 22
6:30 pm
York St John University Theatre 1
An Introduction to A Turkish Macbeth
Macbeth: An Attempt to Adapt to our Political Landscape, by Umit Kivanc
with Tatiana Golban in conversation with Nicoleta Cinpoes
presented by the York International Shakespeare Festival
7:30 pm
York St John University Theatre 1
Macbeth: An Attempt to Adapt to our Political Landscape ’by Umit Kivanc
European reading in performance (TURKEY)
presented by the York International Shakespeare Festival
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Tuesday April 23
6:30 pm
The Grand Opera House York
presented by The Grand Opera House York and York International Shakespeare Festival
8:30 pm
Micklegate Social
SHAKESPEARE KARAOKE: PICK-N-MIX
Join us for a late-night reading of The Bard’s works – maybe even join in!
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Wednesday April 24
7:30 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
BECOMING OTHELLO: A BLACK GIRL’S JOURNEY
with Debra-Ann Byrd (USA)
presented by York International Shakespeare Festival
UK Premiere
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Thursday April 25
11:30 am
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
BECOMING OTHELLO: A BLACK GIRL’S JOURNEY
with Debra-Ann Byrd (USA)
presented by York International Shakespeare Festival
5:30 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
SHAKESPEARE AND IDENTITY
MY BLACK GIRL’S JOURNEY – DEBRA ANN BYRD IN CONVERSATION
presented by York International Shakespeare Festival
7:30 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
SHAKESPEARE AND MANGA: An illustrated talk
with
Inko Ai Takita,
Ryuta Minami
Yukari Yoshihara
Chie Kutsuwada
Ronan Paterson
presented by York International Shakespeare Festival
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Friday April 26
2:30pm – 6:00 pm
St Olave’s Church Hall, Marygate Lane, York YO30 7BJ
CREATING MANGA – a hands on workshop
presented by Parrabbola
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Saturday April 27
2:00 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Room CC101
SHAKESPEARE AND IDENTITY – our shared experience
presented by York International Shakespeare Festival
7:30 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
Footsbarn Theatre (FRANCE)
presented by York International Shakespeare Festival
World Premiere
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Sunday April 28
2:00 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
Footsbarn Theatre (FRANCE)
presented by York International Shakespeare Festival
5.00 pm
York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium
by John Fletcher
a staged reading, presented by York Shakespeare Project
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Shakespeare Storytelling
A Story telling project for young people, visiting Schools and Libraries across York
Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre for some magical Shakespeare Storytelling fun.
Through interactive storytelling, songs, games and drama we’ll make our way into the forest of Athens on midsummer’s eve.
Along the way we’ll meet warring fairies, run-away lovers and a big headed actor by the name of Bottom.
These sessions are designed to introduce children to the wonderful words of Shakespeare through drama and fun.
Suitable for Children aged 3 – 8 years old
28th April 2pm & 2:45pm – York Explore Central Library and Archive
Get in touch with us to book a session for your school, library, or local community group
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Exhibitions
York Explore – Central Library
From April 12
Shakespeare leaves much to audiences imaginations.
But where does that leave artists who seek to portray Shakespearean characters.
Notes:
Some York St John University Lecture and Seminar events may be only available to the general public as online events.