Shakespeare: The Conspiracy Tour

Pause outside one of Stratford-upon-Avon’s most intriguing Shakespeare landmarks and uncover the stories surrounding his early education. Hear the theories, clues and controversies that have fuelled the Shakespeare authorship debate, and question what we really know about the young man who became history’s most famous playwright.

Stand where Shakespeare spent the final years of his life at New Place, his grand Stratford home. Explore the mysteries surrounding his wealth, status and final years, and uncover the questions that have fuelled speculation about the man behind the name. As the story unfolds, decide for yourself what New Place reveals about the real Shakespeare.

Stand outside the home of one of the world’s most celebrated Shakespeare companies and discover how the Bard’s legacy has been shaped and preserved over the centuries. Explore the enduring mystery of Shakespeare’s identity and the evidence—or lack of it—behind the name. As part of the Shakespeare Conspiracy tour, question whether we truly know the man behind the plays.

Take in the beautiful riverside setting of Bancroft Gardens, with stunning views across Stratford-upon-Avon and the River Avon. Hear the stories, secrets and theories that surround Shakespeare’s life in the town, and discover how Stratford became central to the legend of the world’s most famous playwright. Could the clues hiding in plain sight reveal more about the real Shakespeare?

Stand before Stratford’s iconic Gower Memorial, a striking tribute to Shakespeare and his most famous characters. Discover how the image of Shakespeare we recognise today was created and shaped long after his death—and why some believe the legend may hide a deeper mystery. As the Shakespeare Conspiracy unfolds, question whether the monument celebrates the man, the myth, or something in between.

Stand outside the house traditionally recognised as Shakespeare’s birthplace and explore the story behind the man who became the world’s most famous playwright. Discover the gaps, questions and curious details surrounding his early life—and why some believe the official story doesn’t tell the whole tale. Could this humble Stratford home hold the first clues to the Shakespeare conspiracy?