شیکسپیئر کے 37 plays averaged around 22,500 words per play, but now organisers of his birthday celebrations are appealing for more modern versions of his works.
Tens of thousands of people will flock to Shakespeare’s home town of Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday, اپریل 27 and Sunday, اپریل 28 and as part of the commemoration, organisers are looking for the best examples of his plays in a single tweet.
The #280ornot280 initiative aims to see all his plays reproduced with a modern twist – and the best will be showcased during the birthday weekend for the two categories, 13-17 اور 18+.
The two winning entries will be featured on the Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations website and the 18+ category winners will receive an Afternoon Tea voucher for 2 adults and 2 children at Hathaway Tea Rooms in Stratford, اور 13-17 age group winner will receive an Explorer pass for a family of 4 which includes entry into the top Shakespeare’s England attractions in Warwickshire.
Helen Peters, Chief Executive of Shakespeare’s England who help to organise and promote the celebrations, انہوں نے کہا کہ: “The works of Shakespeare have been studied and enjoyed for centuries and his birthday celebrations are an opportunity to look at new ways to honour his work.
Dr Anjna Chouhan, senior lecturer in Shakespeare Studies at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, شامل: “Since the purchase of the Birthplace in 1847, and the subsequent establishment of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, our mission has been to promote the enjoyment and understanding of Shakespeare’s life and works to people around the world.
Geraldine Collinge, Director of Events and Exhibitions at the Royal Shakespeare Company, who will be putting on a host of free activities around the Birthday Celebrations, انہوں نے کہا کہ: “The annual Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations are a wonderful opportunity for people from Stratford and across the world to explore our town’s heritage and the life of the world’s most celebrated playwright.