Last weekend I was in Stratford-Upon-Avon for the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare death at the RSC. It was a day of parades, activities, and performances culminating in the big live show at the RSC theatre screened on BBC2 featuring a host of stars including Prince Charles in Hamlet. Some backstage shots here plus a select few from throughout the day. 

Tim Minchin and Ian Mckellen.

RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Backstage at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 23/04/2016. Photo: David Tett

Horrible Histories CBBC RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Backstage at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 23/04/2016. Photo: David Tett Al Murray and David Suchet RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Backstage at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 23/04/2016. Photo: David Tett Alexandra Gilbreath

RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Backstage at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 22/01/2014. Photo: David Tett

Roger Allam

RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Backstage at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 22/01/2014. Photo: David Tett

Al Murray

RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Backstage at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 23/04/2016. Photo: David Tett

RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Backstage at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 23/04/2016. Photo: David Tett RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Backstage at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 23/04/2016. Photo: David Tett RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Backstage at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 23/04/2016. Photo: David Tett RSC Shakespeare 400 Live Fireworks at the RSC, Stratford Upon Avon on the 23/04/2016. Photo: David Tett