Five-star 1623 theatre company will be in Kent on August 1, when they perform Shakespeare's Leading Lady, a brand-new play celebrating the life and work of Ellen Terry, the brightest star of the Victorian Theatre.

Leading British playwright Mark Ravenhill has become the new patron of 1623 theatre company, which performs Shakespeare in non-traditional theatre spaces and leads Shakespeare learning projects across the UK.

Our performances today at Derby City General Hospital, celebrating Shakespeare's birthday, in and around the brand new hospital were featured on the BBC News website.

Celebrate Shakespeare's birthday on April 23 at Derby City General Hospital, where 1623 theatre company will perform scenes from his most famous plays both inside and outside the hospital from 11am onwards.

Join Romeo at Juliet's balcony, wonder at the Taming of the Shrew, find out why there's Much Ado About Nothing and get to the Bottom of A Midsummer Night's Dream.