Five-star 1623 theatre company performs Shakespeare in non-traditional theatre spaces to engage new and existing audiences with the playwright's inspirational language, vibrant characters and exciting sense of theatre.

Productions have taken place at BBC Gardeners' World Live, Royal Derby Hospital, Glastonbury Festival (pictured above), Milton Keynes Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, Poole's Cavern, RSC Fringe, rural village halls and city spaces.

Shakespeare learning projects have taken place in primary, secondary, middle and high schools throughout the UK, as well as at colleges, universities and away days for organisations.

Patrons are top British playwright Mark Ravenhill and leading Shakespeare expert Professor Carol Rutter (University of Warwick).