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Blog and News
Welcome to our blog! We share regular news and updates about our company as well as thought pieces on theatre, acting, directing and the wonderful world of staging Shakespeare.


WILDFEST - performance + workshops schedules + map of site - #freekidsactivities #freeworkshops #freefestival
For all those coming to Wildfest in One Garden, #stanmerpark on Sat Oct 29th here is info for you re: times of perfs and workshops The...
Oct 23, 2022


Apples and Eyes 2 - #free young peoples' autumn school in #halfterm #Oct24 - 27 in #OneGardenBrighton
funded by Arts Council England and Brighton and Hove City Council we are running another free, creative arts course for 13 - 18 year olds...
Sep 6, 2022


#Rehearsal photos for 'A Merchant of Venice' which opens at The Playground Theatre W10 on November 10th
Photographer - © Guy Bell, GBPhotos.com Some rehearsal photos of Shakespeare in Italy's first production, a brand new 6 character version...
Oct 30, 2021


#Brandnew 6 character version called 'A Merchant of Venice' adapted and directed by #Bill Alexander
Our #first production opens at The Playground Theatre, Latimer Road, London W10 on November 10th - #savethedate - more info v soon One...
Aug 20, 2021


Top directors, actors & practitioners lead London-based Summer School
Six-day long workshops both daytime and evening at The Playground Theatre Sharing Shakespeare Summer School 14-19 June, 10 to 4.30 and...
Apr 13, 2021


#SnackingonShakespeare - online sessions is restarting on #January11th2021 with #TheWinter'sTale
Mary Chater, a co founder of Shakespeare in Italy will lead #participatory 1 hour long sessions every Monday at #3pm for those who...
Oct 1, 2020


Wondrous comments from audience members after #BillAlexander's #Masterclass on his new adaptation called 'A Merchant of Venice', March 2nd at #ThePlaygroundTheatre
The #power of #Shakespeare in the hands of a #Master of his #craft - #video of Masterclass coming soon with actors #CarrieOliver...
Mar 14, 2020


#TwelfthNight at #VenusCentre, #Bootle, #Liverpool yesterday
25th anniversary celebration of well loved Women and Children's Support Centre in Liverpool #ACE funded project Amazing performance of...
Dec 13, 2019


You guys were fabulous!! Our studio guests loved you and great responses are coming in from listeners. Here is the link to the show: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-party-show/episode
#Melbourne #Latenight #Radioshow with #HeadleyGritter talking about #Shakespeare, #RumpoleoftheBailey, #LeoMcKern #JohnMortimer...
Nov 17, 2019


#TheVenusCentre #Bootle #Liverpool rehearsals of #TwelfthNight for #December12th - with #ProfessorCharlotteScott of #Goldsmiths & #actress & #Cofounder #MaryChater
Sneak peek of rehearsals today ready for the Christmas performance, tickets available soon! @StJohnandStJames #excited #Shakespeare...
Nov 9, 2019
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