Stratford upon Avon is all about Shakespeare, of course. You can visit his birthplace, you can see his grave, and you can also visit numerous other sites and venues that he is associated with.
But what better way to enjoy Shakespeare and Stratford upon Avon than by seeing one of his plays while you are staying in the area?
The Royal Shakespeare Company has its home in the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford upon Avon. This can be found alongside the River Avon itself so it has a beautiful... Read Full Story
Stratford upon Avon is a very popular destination when it comes to escaping somewhere for weekend break.
But why is this? What does it offer that draws so many people to it? Some reasons are obvious but others aren?t so much. Let?s see what you could expect from a weekend break in a Stratford upon Avon holiday cottage.
1. Indulge in some Shakespearean history. It?s the main reason why so many people are drawn to the area for a weekend stay or even longer. Shakespeare was born, lived and... Read Full Story
Probably the best way to explore any town or city is to walk around it. It may take longer than a bus journey would to traverse the streets, but there are lots of reasons why you should opt for the power of your feet over any other method.
Stratford upon Avon is no exception when it comes to finding out as much as you can about the town. But you can go one better than simply walking around and take a guided tour instead of going it alone. Here are some excellent reasons for doing just that... Read Full Story
Something is rotten in the city of Stratford-upon-Avon. It's the beam that supports the roof over the grave of William Shakespeare, and the church were he lies is urgently seeking 50,000 pounds ($80,000) for repairs. The Rev. Martin Gorick, vicar of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, said the problem was discovered three weeks ago by workmen on the roof of the church, who were alarmed to find bits of the beam falling off. The beam supports the roof of the chancel, the part of the... Read Full Story
The Odyssey has long been my go-to example for phallocentric literature in the high school classes I teach. The story of wily Odysseus and his crew wandering the high seas for a decade after the Trojan War prototypifies a literature of masculine fantasy full of adventure, intrigue, and romance. While Odysseus explores the world, bedding nymphs and witches and having every kind of adventure with his boys, his wife Penelope is at home, faithful and chaste, raising kid Telemachus and keeping... Read Full Story
The Penelopiad Margaret Atwood From the Publisher: Margaret Atwood’s Penelopiad is a sharp, brilliant and tender revision of a story at the heart of our culture: the myths about Penelope and Odysseus. In Homer’s familiar version, The Odyssey , Penelope is portrayed as the quintessential faithful wife. Left alone for twenty years when Odysseus goes to fight in the Trojan Wars, she manages to maintain the kingdom of Ithaca, bring up her wayward son and, in the face of scandalous rumours, keep... Read Full Story
Romeo, aka the Rev David Banbury (he's Director of Mission and Faith Development at Stratford's Holy Trinity Church), and Juliet, aka Alice Crane, who's a member of the church's congregation, are running the Stratford-upon-Avon Marathon this coming Sunday, 26th April. Now David is a tough Geordie, who's also a padre in the Territorial Army, and a man who enjoys taking on heavy traffic at motorway junctions and winning. But he will probably find that Alice - who looks pretty tough herself... Read Full Story
We have added the following Royal Shakespeare Company shows to our cheap theatre ticket site:
Arabian Nights - Stratford upon Avon at Courtyard Theatre
Booking from 5th Dec 2009 to 30th Jan 2010
Wedding night in the palace of King Shahrayar. By morning the new Queen Shahrazad is to be put to death like a thousand young brides before her. She has the one gift that can save her - the gift of storytelling.
With a mischievous imagination and silver tongue Queen Shahrazad paints... Read Full Story
Ok so it’s not the party central stag destination, but if you’re thinking of a stag weekend in Stratford then that’s probably not what you’re looking for anyway. Don’t be fooled though there’s plenty to do in this Shakespearean town . Set in the glorious countryside there’s plenty of outdoor action activities from quad biking to clay shooting to high quality golf courses . And in the evening you and the boys can celebrate the stag night with some fine dining and upmarket bars.
Here’s two... Read Full Story
Stratford upon Avon is packed with places that are relevant to its most famous resident, William Shakespeare. You can certainly spend a day or two at least walking round the various properties that Shakespeare and his love Anne Hathaway frequented during their lives.
But all that activity in Stratford Upon Avon is going to make you hungry at some point. That?s why it?s good to have a reference guide to help you pick the best places to eat while you are there. Whether you are staying in one... Read Full Story
