The British Shakespeare Association is holding its annual conference in the North-East.
About 500 delegates from around the world are visiting Newcastle University for the four-day celebration of all things Shakespearean.
The event will finish on Monday and highlights include a screening of a new Northern Irish film version of Hamlet.
l Meanwhile, the Arden Theatre Company will perform Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew at the Arc centre, Stockton, from Wednesday, September 14, to Saturday, September 17, at 7.30pm.
There will be 2.30pm shows on the Thursday and Saturday. Tickets are £7, and £5 for concessions, on (01642) 525199
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