V&A Performance Festival

Plenty of things have happened on April 23, but Shakespeare’s birthday has gotta be one of the most monumental in history. No wonder the V&A sets aside 10 days for a programme of live performances, talks, screenings and workshops (plus more) by actors, musicians, dancers and comedians around the Bard’s day of birth. This year’s festival has a daily free Shakespeare trail centring on objects from the museum's collection, and a teeming programme of events inspired by the loose theme of 'echoes', with an emphasis on music and memory. Highlights include reminisces from drag queen Jodie Harsh (May 1), a concert by South African Cultural Gospel Choir (April 25), and a Friday Late themed around lost queer venues (April 24). Browse the V&As online listings for full details.