Lesley Smith as Anne Hathaway - £22

At the age of 18, William Shakespeare married a local woman called Anne Hathaway late in 1582 when Anne was 26 years of age, and carrying Shakespeare’s child.
Interestingly, for such a public figure, very little is known about Anne and William’s relationship. All we can say with certainty is that they married, had three children Susanna, Judith and Hamnet and they remained married until Shakespeare’s death in 1616. Anne Shakespeare died in 1623 outliving her already famous husband by 7 years. The couple are buried inside Holy Trinity Church, Stratford- upon- Avon near each other but not in the same tomb.
Whilst very little is known about Anne Hathaway, Lesley is able to cleverly pick her way between the facts to give a proper sense of life in the Midlands at that time.
Lesley Smith’s vibrant and often amusing talk given in spectacular costume made by a specialist from the RSC, explores the possibilities of their relationship.

Friday 20th November — 7.30pm
Binley Woods Village Hall, CV3 2AX
£22
Members and Guests welcome