ENCORE! A unique Captured Live two-hour event marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, David Tennant hosts this stage spectacular on Shakespeare’s birthday from Stratford-upon-Avon. This star-studded show celebrates Shakespeare’s plays and their enduring influence on music, dance, opera, musical theatre and comedy.

Royal Shakespeare Company Artistic Director, Gregory Doran is assembling a once-in-a-lifetime cast, including Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rufus Wainwright, David Tennant, Rory Kinnear, David Suchet, John Lithgow, Tim Minchin and many more. The Royal Ballet, The Orchestra of the Swan, and Birmingham Royal Ballet will also perform in a unique tribute to the genius and influence of the world’s greatest playwright and storyteller.

SHAKESPEARE LIVE ! FROM THE RSC is produced by BBC.