Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival

Wed 8 May 7.00 PM
Main Auditorium
Past event
8 May
7.00 PM
Past event

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at Rose Theatre.
 
Join us on 8 May for a thrilling theatrical event, featuring a series of abridged Shakespeare plays, performed by local schools. 
 
Witness Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage in a unifying evening of live theatre.  
 
Details of the schools performing at the Rose Theatre can be found on our website here.

'Every child in every school ought to have the chance to experience this magical process.' - Philip Pullman, Author and CSSF Patron

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a national cultural education charity, dedicated to transforming young lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. We exist to instil curiosity, empathy and aspiration - and give children across the UK the confidence to succeed in life. 
 
This year, our annual Theatre Festival will allow students from more than 350 schools a platform to further their literacy and teamworking, grow in self-esteem and express themselves on a professional stage.  
 
Join in the conversation using @SSF_UK #OurStage

Event details

Running time: Approx. 3hrs, incl. interval
Age guidance: All ages welcome

Performances start at 7pm. Tickets: £12/10. Group rate (20+): £9.