William Shakespeare – All The World’s a Stage, 400 Years On
The bard from England’s Stratford on Avon William Shakespeare helped shape England’s sense of national identity as he became the greatest dramatist of all time
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Shakespeare: Staging the World – Shaping England’s Identity
From July to November 2012 the British Museum is presenting what will most likely be one of the key exhibitions of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Shakespeare – Staging the World will be produced in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company. It aims to provide an innovative perspective on the bard and his plays.
Barging under Bridges and Jubilee Party Pageants at London
At London all the Queen’s horses and all the Queen’s men will be parading before firing their cannons to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee milestone for the monarchy.