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Theatregoing in Shakespeare’s time recreated in immersive virtual event

A Day Out At Shakespeare’s Theatre will take place on 15 January 2022, and is aimed at those 14 and up.
A Day Out in Shakespeare's Theatre from A Bit Lit
A Day Out in Shakespeare's Theatre from A Bit Lit - David Surman

Run by digital learning platform A Bit Lit, A Day Out At Shakespeare’s Theatre is a new interactive online experience designed to give students an idea of what a trip to the theatre was like in the 1600s. 

The two-hour experience will take place over Zoom, and will cover the sights, sounds and smells of a day in a theatre in Shakespeare’s time. 

All those aged 14 and above are invited to attend the event; there will be actors using sign language for D/deaf participants, as well as other features to ensure inclusivity. 

The event signifies the launch of a new online education platform for A Bit Lit, who have previously only released pre-recorded videos. The group was created by theatre historian Andy Kesson, who co-founded it with Jimmy Tucker.

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