The charity says the gastropub near the former home of the Bard's wife is "detrimental" to the area.

Bally Gill supports the Royal Shakespeare Company's work to take the bard's plays to young people.

Dame Judi, who lives in Surrey, has had a career spanning theatre, TV and radio for several decades.

Mae Munuo hopes to make Shakespeare's bloodthirsty tragedy more accessible by playing it for laughs.

The 600-year-old St George's Guildhall, which has links to the Bard himself, will get a £20m refit.

The historic attraction, in Shottery, confirmed the extended opening hours on Monday.

A play was cancelled, reportedly in a dispute over references to the Israel-Gaza war and trans rights.

St George's Guildhall believes a 600-year-old doorway could have led to Shakespeare's dressing room.