The world celebrates National Shakespeare Day on April 23, and we are preparing to celebrate in the best manner possible by watching his popular plays, speaking like his characters, and even attempting to dress in period attire!
The background of National Shakespeare Day
The date of William Shakespeare’s birth was never officially recorded because it was not the norm during his lifetime. However, individuals from around the globe have considered April 23 to be his birth date. Additionally, the Bard of Avon died on the same day he was born, April 23, 1616.
Shakespeare has made significant contributions to the English language. Shakespeare’s plays and poems are the source of a great deal of contemporary vocabulary. Over the years, William Shakespeare’s prominence in English literature grew, and in modern times, people began searching for a day to honour his brilliance. And there is no greater day than April 23 to honour him!
National Shakespeare Day is first mentioned as an idea of British Shakespeare Company artistic director Robert J. Williamson. Soon thereafter, the day became more widely known, and it is now a day on which we are reminded to savour and appreciate the genius of William Shakespeare. National Shakespeare Day is supported by a number of British government ministries.
Today, the 23rd of April is celebrated as National Shakespeare Day in a number of countries around the world. It may not be an official holiday, but it ensures that we remember the grandeur of Shakespeare.
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SHAKESPEARE DAY ACTIVITIES
Attend spectacular theatrical performances
On Shakespeare Day, Stratford-upon-Avon, his birthplace, hosts an annual celebration. People from around the globe attend performances of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the day at this venue.
Educate yourself about Shakespeare
If you cannot afford to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, you can spend the day attempting to peruse Shakespeare’s books, plays, and poems. On National Shakespeare Day, there is no better method to increase your knowledge of his works than by reading them! Why not take a few hours out of your demanding schedule to honour this renowned playwright?
Talk like Shakespeare
Many people around the world commemorate the day by speaking in a Shakespearean manner. Typically, individuals attempt to substitute their everyday language with Shakespearean insults. You can at least substitute ‘thou’, ‘thee,’ and ‘ye’ for your usual ‘you’ and ‘they’.
5 LESSER-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT SHAKESPEARE
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, William Shakespeare contributed close to three thousand words to the English language.
The epitaph of William Shakespeare is a curse, daring anyone to move his corpse.
The occurrence of suicide thirteen times across all of Shakespeare’s plays is one of the reasons why the number 13 is considered inauspicious.
“The Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare has 1,787 lines, while “Hamlet” has 4,042 lines.
Between 1585 and 1592, there are no records of the life of William Shakespeare.
SHAKESPEARE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | April 23 | Sunday |
| 2024 | April 23 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | April 23 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | April 23 | Thursday |
| 2027 | April 23 | Friday |
