Festival Weekend
Raising funds for Second Stage — a charity created to provide training, support and employment routes into the creative industries for those leaving the criminal justice system.
Next year’s festival explores Shakespeare and the Sea: on our beautiful but treacherous coastline, in a town alive to the sound of the ocean, it seems entirely appropriate to immerse ourselves in Shakespeare’s relationship to all things maritime.
With tempests, ship wrecks, sea monsters and mariners, it promises to be another compelling weekend of exciting events.
Colin Hurley brings King Lear to life in a 70-minute whirlwind of wit and heartbreak.
‘An engaging distillate of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy’
Shakespeare scholar and author, Jonathan takes us from classroom, to theatre, to emergency room. Whether you’re falling in love, growing old, or losing your mind, if you are patient enough, Shakespeare will give you the words.
An Aldeburgh Cinema screening of the all-star 1999 Fox film starring Rupert Everett, Calista Flockhart, Stanley Tucci, Kevin Kline and Michelle Pfeiffer, including a live introduction by director Michael Hoffman.
Mark Lockyer performs a thrilling 90 minute Hamlet embodying the play and all its characters in a visceral production. Stay behind for a post show discussion with Mark, director Fiona Laird and forensic psychiatrist Dr James Anderson.
Internationally acclaimed actor Dame Harriet Walter performs from her book, giving voice to the women in Shakespeare’s plays.
Finish the weekend in style as internationally renowned cabaret artist, actor and singer Stefan Bednarczyk sings songs from and about the Bard accompanied by drinks and nibbles.
"Stefan Bednarczyk is in the same olympian bracket as Noel Coward and Victor Borge"
29–31 May · Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Secure your tickets for an unforgettable celebration of Shakespeare’s wildest tales. Join us for ALL performances, talks, and lively company - don’t miss out!
