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Join me at the Shoreham Centre for Shoreham Wordfest's annual celebration of the Bard's birthday! There will be a Ceilidh, general revels -and ploughman's victuals - and even a tot of mead!!!

Book soon though, 'cos less than 100 tickets remain and it always sells out FAST!
Tickets are just £18 at:-

https://shorehamwordfest.com/event/shakespeare-night-revels/

"A night of celebration and merrymaking remembering the great Bard’s birthday. A Ceilidh of country and courtly dances with a lively Ceilidh band and caller. Delicious rustic ploughman’s victuals and a tot of mead included. Come dressed for the occasion, if you want! Everyone welcome.
A night of delight and one for the diary.
Bar Available."

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. IF YOU WISH TO JOIN US, SUGGEST YOU JOIN THE WAITLIST, BOTH FOR THIS EVENT AND BY CONTACTING WORDFEST &/OR THE ROPETACKLE DIRECTLY, IN CASE THERE ARE ANY RETURNS.
Join me at the Ropetackle Centre as Shoreham Wordfest's annual celebration of the Bard's birthday continues! Dame Harriet Walter, one of our foremost Shakespearean actors, is coming to the Ropetackle Centre to talk about her new book "She Speaks!", which is about the role of women in the drama of Shakespeare's time and since. Should be a fascinating talk, and tickets are selling very fast

Tickets are just £14 at:-
https://shorehamwordfest.com/event/she-speaks-dame-harriet-walter/

"Dame Harriet Walter, renowned for her wonderful portrayals in Succession, Killing Eve and most recently Brian and Maggie, among many others, is one of Britain’s most acclaimed Shakespearean actors. Now, having played most of the Bard’s female characters, she lets them speak their minds in her new book – She Speaks!
Dame Harriet Walter will be discussing her book, reimagining Shakespeare’s women, with journalist and author Denise Tyler. There will be a Q and A, plus a book signing."

Join me at New Venture Theatre for a historical drama, first performed by the RSC, based on the real-life story of an inspirational Mexican woman.

Tickets for this play are in the main theatre upstairs - I've booked Seat C3.
Book yours (£12) here:-
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/newventuretheatre/e-mevokr
and don't forget to book for the performance on Wed 30th April.

Meet from 7 pm in the cosy bar for a 7.30 pm start.

"The Heresy Of Love by Helen Edmundson
It’s the late 1600s; in a convent in Mexico one of the brightest women of her generation strives to reconcile her love for God with her desire for learning. A gifted and progressive writer, she finds herself at the centre of a deadly battle of ideas when a new zealous, misogynist Archbishop is installed. She is celebrated by the Spanish Vice Regal Court but is determined to be silenced by the Archbishop.
Premiered by the RSC in 2012 and inspired by Sister Juana Ines de la Cruz’s extraordinary life. The play is full of intrigue and ambition. It is as funny as it is tragic, with a smattering of scheming servants, illicit desire and power politics. Eventually Juana is betrayed by the very people she thought she could trust.
Throughout history, Sister Juana's significance to different communities has varied, having been a candidate for Catholic sainthood, a symbol of Mexican nationalism and women's rights. She remains a figure of controversy and debate to this day."