Being Shakespeare Theatre Break

Theatre Breaks Online offer you the chance to see the theatre break Being Shakespeare so you can enjoy a fantastic evening at the theatre to see the show you've been wanting to see for ages. And then to save you commuting back home from the west end you can enjoy a top quality nights accomodation in one of our fantastic hotels.

Please Note : You can only purchase a hotel & show package. Tickets are not sold seperately on the theatre breaks page.

How to book Being Shakespeare

Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival and a triumphant National Tour the one-man play Being Shakespeare will play a limited run at the Trafalgar Studios from the 8th – 31st March before it heads to America.

Starring Simon Callow Being Shakespeare is a celebration of the world's most renowned playwright. Written by Shakespeare scholar Jonathan Bate Being Shakespeare offers a unique insight into the life of William Shakespeare and the characters he created. Blending the famed plays with a history of the legendary playwright Being Shakespeare is a must for lovers of Shakespeare and theatre.

Being Shakespeare is directed by Tom Cairns who has previously worked on plays at the Old Vic and the National Theatre. Simon Callow is no stranger to Shakespearean roles having appeared in the Canadian Stratford Shakespeare Festival, the National Theatre's critically acclaimed sold-out production of Twelfth Night and having contributed to the Cambridge's Actors on Shakespeare series.

Being Shakespeare will play at Trafalgar Studios 1, an intimate venue that seats less than 400 people.

Being Shakespeare Theatre Breaks always includes tickets with hotel accommodation, and the number of tickets you request must be the same as the number of hotel guests.

What the papers say :
'A MEMORABLY MULTIDIMENSIONAL PICTURE OF SHAKESPEARE, STEEPED IN SCHOLARSHIP AND LOVE.' - The Guardian

'CALLOW REVELS IN FALSTAFF AND BOTTOM.' - The Sunday Times

'JIVE BUNNY MASTERMIX OF SOME OF THE BARD'S BEST BITS' - The Times

'AS AN INTRODUCTION TO BOTH THE WRITER AND HIS WORK, THIS SHOW HAS MUCH TO RECOMMEND IT, CALLOW'S PASSION FOR SHAKESPEARE SHINES THROUGH.' - Telegraph

Final show times are subject to change and specific cast members cannot be guaranteed for every performance

The most popular hotels in the west end are all available for selection and once you have chosen the Being Shakespeare theatre tickets and date you would like to go, you will be presented with a list of London hotels to choose from.

Accomodation for the Being Shakespeare theatre break ranges from great value 3 star hotels through to a luxury 5 star hotel break.



Theatre Break Extras

Add a rail journey to your 'Being Shakespeare' theatre break

Forget driving into London, take the easy way in and book train tickets with your 'Being Shakespeare' theatre break here and now. Theatre breaks online have some very competitive deals and you'll avoid the congestion charges and parking costs too, so be sure to get a quote.

How to book your train tickets:

• Firstly finalise the details of your theatre break.
• When you reach the "Review & Add" screen simply click the "Add a rail journey" link to price up your rail journey.

Ride on the London Eye

While you are in London be sure to take the opportunity to fly on the London Eye. The famous wheel gives fantastic views across London, a real exhilarating experience. With prices starting at £14.50 it really must not be missed.


How to book the London Eye:

After selecting the details of your 'Being Shakespeare' tickets and hotel you will reach the "Review & Add" screen:

• Click the "Add Tours And Tickets"
• Select your choices from the list
• Click the "Add Tours/Tickets Button" near the bottom of the screen

Other Extras
These are many extras which can be added to allow you to take full advantage of your stay in London.

• Insurance
• Oyster Cards
• London Dungeon
• Tower of London
• Madame Tussauds
• Ducktours
• Many many more