Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival

Local schools perform abridged Shakespeare plays in an evening of youth theatre as part of the world's largest youth drama festival.

Coram Shakespeare Schools brings its youth drama festival to The Old Market, with local schools performing abridged Shakespeare plays on a professional stage. The evening showcases the next generation reimagining Shakespeare's timeless stories for their community. The festival is run by a national cultural education charity that gives students from more than 350 schools a platform to develop oracy, teamwork and confidence. Suitable for all ages; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.