Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is our current series and will run until the end of June 2026. New episodes will be published on the first Wednesday of each month.

As Shakespeare may, or may not have said, I bid thee welcome to Stratford-upon-Avon! There’s nowhere quite like this gorgeous little riverside town with its quaint streets named after sheep and scholars, its Elizabethan half-timbered houses and its ever-present connections to the world’s greatest playwright. We’ll visit all the places connected to Shakespeare, from birthplace to grave and immerse ourselves in Stratford’s theatre culture, from backstage to box office via the dressing rooms and favourite haunts of the actors who keep his story alive in 21st century Stratford.

The 3 episodes in our City Breaks Stratford-upon-Avon mini-series bring you all the background history and culture you need to fully understand this delightful little town. In short, here is all the research you’d do yourself if only you had the time.

Each episode centres around a podcast, available here or on all the usual providers. The blog posts here on the website include a summary of the main information, plus pictures, useful links and ideas for further reading. So, let’s go. Or, as Shakespeare might phrase it, shall we wend?