I had rather than forty
pound I were at home
pound I were at home
Twelfth Night
What's coming up?
Find out the details of our upcoming programme of performances and workshops, all with Shakespeare at their heart
New 1623 podcast
Have a listen to our brand-new podcast and read the transcript, which this season focuses on Macbeth and new ideas based on the play
Lear/Cordelia
Watch the pilot production of Lear/Cordelia, our double-bill that explores dementia through Shakespeare and new writing
Video diary from Africa
Catch up on our artistic director's recent adventures in Zambia and Botswana as part of the British Council's Shakespeare Lives project
Troilus and Cressida
Follow Uncle Pandarus’s blog as he tells you the tragic tale of his niece Cressida and her lover Troilus : www.unclepandarus.com
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What's coming up?
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New 1623 podcast
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Lear/Cordelia
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Video diary from Africa
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Troilus and Cressida
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1623 theatre company
We aspire to give voices to marginalised people in response to Shakespeare and the world today
Our mission is to make great theatre, support artists, engage learners and work with communities while being accessible, inclusive and diverse
News from 1623
We're delighted to announce that, following a fantastic response to our recent callout, the 1623 bedtime lullaby is now here.
Launch of 1623 bedtime lullaby
We're inviting you and the children in your life to take part in Shakespeare Week (12 to 16 March 2018) by helping us make a soothing lullaby based on Shakespeare's dreamy language.
Calling all families on Shakespeare Week
Actor and workshop facilitator Michael Muyunda shares his thoughts on our Macbeth project, part of P6P in primary schools across Nottingham.
Michael on the Primary 6 Partnership project
Nathan Masterson presents our first ever podcast, which focuses on Shakespeare's intense tragedy Macbeth and new ideas based on the play.
1623 podcast - Autumn 2017 - MACBETH
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Launch of 1623 bedtime lullaby
Sunday, 25 March 2018 18:43 -
Calling all families on Shakespeare Week
Monday, 12 March 2018 19:40 -
Michael on the Primary 6 Partnership project
Wednesday, 21 February 2018 14:44 -
1623 podcast - Autumn 2017 - MACBETH
Monday, 23 October 2017 09:03 -
Support our LGBT+ workshops
Wednesday, 13 September 2017 19:27
Video highlights
Take a look at some of our highlights.
Video by Darius Powell.
Music by Christopher Lydon.
Featuring artwork by Firecatcher.
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