Lesley Smith as Anne Hathaway

17th October
Venture Theatre, North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1HU

At the age of 18, William Shakespeare married a local woman called Anne Hathaway late in 1582 when Anne was 26 years of age, and carrying Shakespeares child.

Anne then followed tradition and moved in with Shakespeare and his parents to live in their family home on Henley Street.
Interestingly, for such a public figure, very little is known about Anne and Williams relationship. All we can say with certainty is that they married, had three children Susanna, Judith and Hamnet and they remained married until Shakespeares death in 1616. Upon his death at their home New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare left his second best bed to Anne in his will.

Anne Shakespeare died in 1623 outliving her already famous husband by 7 years. The couple are buried inside Holy Trinity Church, Stratford- upon- Avon near each other but not in the same tomb.

Lesley Smiths vibrant and often amusing talk given in spectacular costume made by a specialist from the RSC, explores the possibilities of their relationship and finally deals with that second best bed.


Performances

19:30 - Friday 17th October

  • Standard: £15

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Venture Theatre
North Street
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
LE65 1HU
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