{"id":12283,"date":"2016-04-21T11:53:37","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T10:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12283"},"modified":"2016-06-01T13:41:57","modified_gmt":"2016-06-01T12:41:57","slug":"shakespeareday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/shakespeareday\/","title":{"rendered":"Four ideas for Shakespeare Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do your kids love acting and movies?\u00a0Are they learning about Shakespeare at school? Then read our ideas to celebrate Shakespeare day!<\/h3>\r\nThis Saturday, 23rd April, is the 400th anniversary of the death of Britain’s most loved playwright, William Shakespeare. There are lots of events on to celebrate, so why not join in the fun?\r\n

Shakespeare Day Events<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

The Complete Walk – London<\/h4>\r\nThis weekend the banks of the Thames will come alive with a magnificent series of short films screening Shakespeare classics. Take in the iconic views of London between Westminster and Tower Bridge whilst viewing Cleopatra in front of the Pyramids or Hamlet on the rocks of Elsinore.\r\n\r\nThe films will play continuously enabling you to enjoy a host of the world\u2019s greatest actors at your leisure. Download a copy of The Complete Walk map from the official site.<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\r\n

Street Party – Stratford-Upon-Avon<\/h4>\r\nShakespreare’s home town is planning an extra special celebration for the 400th Shakespeare Day. With a traditional jazz procession and live street entertainment during the day and a fabulous Shakespeare show broadcast live from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in the evening, followed by spectacular fireworks. Find out more here<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>.\r\n

Getting there<\/h4>\r\nIf you don\u2019t live in locally to these events, here are our top tips to save on your travel:\r\n\r\nThe cheapest option is by coach with National Express (4%),<\/a><\/strong> <\/span> but it is usually quicker by train – buy advance tickets online to save and earn KidStart savings TheTrainLine (2%),<\/a><\/strong> <\/span> The Train Genius (1.3%),<\/a><\/strong> <\/span> East Midlands Trains (1.6%).<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIf you can’t make the live events, then watch from afar with The Train Genius (1.3%),<\/a><\/strong> <\/span> BBC’s live coverage!<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n

Dress the part<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Find the perfect costume<\/h4>\r\nWhether you are heading to a local Shakespeare Day event or fancy having a party at home, you can find the perfect costumes for all ages from Jokers Masquerade (5%)<\/a><\/strong> <\/span> or Angel\u2019s Fancy dress (6.5%).<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>\r\n

Make your own medieval costume<\/h4>\r\nWe love this mum’s DIY costume idea<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>, using lots of items you might have at home, or find on eBay (15% of revenue)<\/a><\/strong> <\/span> or crafting shops like Hobby Craft (up to 6.5%)<\/a><\/strong> <\/span> and The Works (10%).<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n

Share the stories<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Stock up your library<\/h4>\r\nShare the stories with your children at home with books on sharespeare plays suitable for all ages available at Blackwell (4%)<\/a><\/strong> <\/span> or Foyles (4%).<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\r\n

Listen and watch<\/h4>\r\nAnd for those who aren’t able to read yet you could buy the Audible (up to 8%) version<\/a><\/strong> <\/span> or download the film on Amazon Prime (2%).<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n

Head to the theatre<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Experience the real thing<\/h4>\r\nHead to the theatre to experience Shakespeare first hand, this weekend you could see:\r\n