The King’s Lynn Shakespeare Festival

22nd and 24th April 2021

St George’s Guildhall, King Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1HA

NOTE: The events listed here are from the previous festival in 2019, to give

a taste of what to expect:

Friday 26th April, 10.30am - 12.30pm Workshop 

The words of Shakespeare in performance: A practical workshop on the acting of Shakespeare. Suitable for students 16+.

Friday 26th April, 7.30pm Performance 

A celebratory performance of Shakespeare: The Ages of Man

A Selection of Readings from Shakespeare by festival director, Andrew Jarvis

Saturday 27th April 10.00am - 12.15pm & 1.15pm - 3.30pm Talk  

Five leading Shakespearean scholars explore the evidence surrounding Shakespeare’s possible appearance at the Guildhall of St George as an actor and writer in 1592.

Saturday 27th April 7.30pm Ian McKellen On Stage 

with Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU 

A guest performance by Sir Ian McKellen, Sold Out.

Sunday 28th April 10.30am - 12.30pm Round The Table Q&A  

Closing round-table discussion with the five scholars plus an open panel and audience contributions summarising the acting workshop, the talks and the performances held during the festival.

Sunday 28th 2.30pm - Sir Ian McKellen 

Special guest performance, Sold Out.