Shakespeare Day 23rd April
Shakespeare Day is a celebration of the works and influence of William Shakespeare. This year is particularly special because it’s the 400th anniversary of his death.Shakespeare in Cumbria
While we don’t have any evidence of Shakespeare ever visiting Carlisle or indeed anywhere in Cumbria, the county does have a rich literary heritage. His plays are regularly performed across the region, and his sonnets are often read at literary festivals across the North West of England.