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Huntingdon to host Shakespeare festival this weekend

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Debbie Davies

Published: 8:45 AM April 20, 2016    Updated: 4:28 PM November 1, 2020
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Shakespeare Festival - Credit: Archant

The Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon is hosting a Shakespeare Festival this weekend to mark the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death.

From 10:30am to 5:30pm, the event will include a Shakespearean costume parade, a 30-minute ‘Romeo and Juliet’ edit, and sword fighting workshops.

The event is free with refreshments available.

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