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What's coming up?
Discover the details of our upcoming programme of performances and workshops, all inspired by Shakespeare and the world today
Queer Lady M
Find out all about our exciting new show that celebrates gender fluidity through a fabulous fusion of autobiography, Shakespeare and drag
24-hour Shakespeare Marathon
Check out our non-stop shows and workshops that raised funds for our friend, colleague and mentor Sarah Brigham
Lear/Cordelia
Watch the pilot production of Lear/Cordelia, our double-bill that explores dementia through Shakespeare and new writing
Digital Workshops
Work with us to inspire your class by fusing Shakespeare's text with the latest technology at QUAD, the cutting-edge arts centre in Derby
Support our work
Make it possible for us to engage more people with Shakespeare in exciting new ways that relate to the world around them
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What's coming up?
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Queer Lady M
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24-hour Shakespeare Marathon
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Lear/Cordelia
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Digital Workshops
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Support our work
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
Geeta Pendse interviews our artistic director Ben Spiller and associate artist Shane Gabriel about Shakespeare, life, music and our new show Queer Lady M.
BBC Radio Leicester interview
1623 is thrilled to announce that Rikki Beadle-Blair joins Mark Ravenhill and Dame Janet Suzman as another world-class artist who embodies and reflects what the company is all about.
PRESS RELEASE: Rikki Beadle-Blair is 1623's new patron
So far, we've performed parts of our new show - Queer Lady M - at scratch nights in Derby, Oxford, London and Nottingham to try them out in front of audiences.
Have your say on Queer Lady M scratch shows
Our theatre-making friends Laura Ryder and Freya Sharp took part in Chris Thorpe's political theatre workshop at Lincoln Drill Hall recently. They share their thoughts here.
Laura and Freya on Making Political Theatre
We're thrilled to announce that we have Arts Council England support to make our next show Queer Lady M and an accompanying artists' development programme.
PRESS RELEASE: Queer Lady M receives Arts Council England funding
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BBC Radio Leicester interview
Saturday, 23 February 2019 15:47 -
PRESS RELEASE: Rikki Beadle-Blair is 1623's new patron
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 13:11 -
Have your say on Queer Lady M scratch shows
Tuesday, 07 August 2018 13:32 -
Laura and Freya on Making Political Theatre
Friday, 04 May 2018 15:40 -
PRESS RELEASE: Queer Lady M receives Arts Council England funding
Wednesday, 02 May 2018 10:21
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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