William Shakespeare2 days ago'Shy' 11-year-old appears in Oscar-tipped HamnetJames Lintern from Gloucestershire only started acting lessons to boost his confidence.2 days ago7 days agoCould Oscar glory be next for Jessie Buckley and Hamnet? Jessie Buckley is a hot favourite to become the fifth Irish actor to win an Oscar after winning a Golden Globe.7 days ago11 Jan 2026The Hollywood effect of Hamnet on its filming locationsTwo West Midlands locations are hoping for a tourism boost from the hype surrounding Hamnet.11 Jan 202610 Jan 2026Condition of Shakespeare mural to be examinedThe scene from the poet's take on Venus and Adonis is thought to date from the early 17th Century.10 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet"She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.3 Jan 20261 Jan 2026I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writerHamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role. 1 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Shakespeare's words to be launched into space A recording will be sent via radio transmission later this month to Polaris A, the North Star.19 Dec 202517 Dec 2025'Shakespeare helps us learn about knife crime'School pupils in Camberley have acted out scenes from Romeo and Juliet to learn about knife crime.17 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Shakespeare trust launches 'adopt a beam' schemeHall's Croft was hit by a car in October and the damage has fast-tracked a £2.5m restoration plan.4 Dec 2025...