World Shakespeare Festival
THIS EVENT ENDED ON THE 9TH SEPTEMBER 2012
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With 2012 being the year to be proud to be in London, it's well suited that the celebrations of all things English continue and what better way than with a four month long World Shakespeare Festival. With a vast number of events taking place this will be a major celebration of the world famous writer. As well as worldwide, events will take place all across London including performances at Roundhouse, the National Theatre, the Barbican and of course Shakespeare's Globe. The events include performances of the famous plays such Twelfth Night and Macbeth as well as Globe to Globe; 37 Shakespeare plays in 37 languages. Further events include Staging the World exhibition at the British Museum and Worlds Together, an international conference that explores the importance of art in young people's lives from Shakespeare time through to modern times. For the full festival guide visit www.worldshakespearefestival.org.uk.
About Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. Built in wood and thatch, using techniques from 400 years ago, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre opened in 1996. More about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
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Plan the perfect year in the capital with our pick of the best events in London 2012. From January to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.
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252 High Holborn, WC1V | 22 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Located in High Holborn, Rosewood London is the most luxurious hotel in the area and is nearby to the capital's main business district and a number ... More
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Whitehall Place, SW1A | 23 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ... More
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1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 28 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as World Shakespeare Festival
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. ... More
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New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as World Shakespeare Festival
For the first time since it opened in 1997, Shakespeare's Globe has the facilities to present plays throughout the year at The Sam Wanamaker Theatre, a ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
56 Park Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 4 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
The Rose Theatre was built in 1587 but was only discovered in 1989 during excavations for new office buildings. Two-thirds of the original site were discovered, ... More
Sights and Attractions near World Shakespeare Festival
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
River Thames, City, London SE1 | 3 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate Modern ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
A dramatic new development at Tate Modern, we got our first glimpse inside The Tanks in summer 2012 - revealed as part of ... More
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10 Stoney Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 5 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
Flat Iron Square, 68 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Founded by chef and baker Matthew Dryden in early 2016, Burnt Lemon Bakery is serious about sourdough breads, made exclusively with organic flours milled in the ... More
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1 Stoney Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
The only wine shop in the world selling nothing but English wine, The Wine Pantry in Borough Market offers customers something quite unique. It may come ... More
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as World Shakespeare Festival
Cheek by jowl with Shakespeare's Globe, Swan bar and restaurant benefits from a wonderful riverside location with stunning views ... More
London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
20-22 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 1 minute from World Shakespeare Festival
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20-22 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 1 minute from World Shakespeare Festival
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
1 Cathedral Street, Borough Market, SE1 | 5 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
In a historic building next to Borough Market, husband and wife team Jon and Nicole Warren have set up the second branch of Mimo, their cookery ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 18 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
Leisure near World Shakespeare Festival
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
27 Union Street, SE1 | 7 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Marlborough Sports Garden is an outdoor sports venue located very close to London Bridge in central London. Facilities include an all-weather ... More
London > Leisure > Golf
1 Poultry, Bank, EC2R | 8 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Putting a swing into your social life, Puttshack brings crazy golf into the 21st century with high tech equipment, blinging ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Sea Containers London, 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Six private treatment rooms, including a couples' suite and a private thermal suite, make up agua Spa within Sea Containers London. Bringing a new concept ... More
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160 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
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Stew Lane, High Timber Street, City, London EC4V | 3 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
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Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of ... More
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8 1/2 Dowgate Hill, City, London EC4R | 6 minutes from World Shakespeare Festival
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