This will be a thrilling theatrical event, featuring a series of abridged Shakespeare plays, performed by local schools.

See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage in a unique evening of live theatre.

Details of the schools performing at the Albany can be found on the Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival website.

“If Shakespeare had been sitting in the audience, he would have loved everything he saw.” – Ben Willbond, actor and screenwriter (Ghosts, Horrible Histories, The Thick of It)

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a national cultural education charity, dedicated to transforming young lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. They exist to instil curiosity, empathy and aspiration – and give children across the UK the confidence and essential skills to succeed in life. Their 2024-25 Theatre Festival will give students from more than 350 schools a platform to further their oracy and teamworking skills, grow in self-esteem and express themselves on a professional stage.

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Ticketing

Please note tickets are currently only on sale to schools. Any remaining tickets will be released via this page on Wednesday 23 October at 9am. Please contact your child’s school directly if you have any questions.