Shakespeare Week 2022 invites students to ‘boogie with the bard’

Taking place from 21–27 March, Shakespeare Week 2022 is inviting primary students to take part in a new programme of activities, challenges and events inspired by Shakespeare. 

This year, children across the UK are invited to ‘boogie with the bard’, as the week carries the theme of movement and dance. 

Organised by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Shakespeare week will explore physical wellbeing using sport, dance and leisure, and also mental wellbeing using competitions, daily broadcasts and online exhibitions. 

Coinciding with the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, the events include dance and circus performance based on The Tempest at the Birmingham Children’s Library; a workout led by CBeebies presenter Ben Cajee; Shakespearian fantasy football-themed literacy resources developed by children’s author Matt Oldfield.