Free open air theatre at RSC The Dell Avonbank Gardens Stratford-upon-Avon July 30 and 31 @1623theatre @RetinaTheatre

Shakespeare’s Folk Tales, Amanda Smith and 1623 Theatre Company

1pm, 3pm, 30 July 2016

The Dell

What traditional tales inspired Shakespeare? From Welsh and Italian Folktale to Norse Saga, we’ll see the stories that inspired the themes, plots and characters of Shakespeare. There will be storytelling, song, performance and participation as we see Shakespeare a little differently.

Timon of Athens, Rendered Retina Theatre

12pm, 3pm, 31 July 2016

The Dell

Is Timon of Athens a comedy? Or is it a tragedy? This version will have music, laughter, a box and a whole host of hats. Watch the show go from comedy to tragedy and back again as they take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. There isn’t a definitive answer to what kind of play this is, but one is for certain, you’re in for an experience like no other!