Why Shakespeare?

Talk and book signing by andrew matthews

Andrew Matthews is a children’s writer who is best known for his Shakespeare Stories, which have been translated and published in many countries. He was born in Barry, South Wales, and lives in Reading with his wife, Sheena, and their black and white cat, Daisy, who often strolls over his computer keyboard when he is trying to write.

Andrew has said that participating in the Petersfield Shakespeare Festival is his way of showing his gratitude to Mr S.

Listen to Andrew at 2.15 pm at PSF Fringe on Sunday 21st July


At the Fringe this year…

  • Oranges, Metaphors and a Certain Baker’s Daughter

    Professional actors will perform the winning entry in the PSF Shake it Up! writing competition held in partnership with the Bohunt Academy Trust. The piece…

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  • What did Italy mean to Shakespeare?

    Charlotte Moore read English at St Anne’s College, Oxford, and taught the subject in schools for several years before becoming a full time author and…

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  • Why Shakespeare?

    Andrew Matthews is a children’s writer who is best known for his Shakespeare Stories, which have been translated and published in many countries. He was…

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  • Post Mortem

    Post Mortem was a winning entry in PSF’s Monologues and More writing competition in 2020, and was produced as a short film in that year.…

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  • Salty

    Salty was performed as a companion piece to the RSC’s 2018 tour of Romeo & Juliet and tells the story of Rosaline, Romeo’s initial love…

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  • Play Your Part

    Introduce your children to the magical world of open-air theatre with an action packed drama activity to remember. Storytelling games, stage fighting and the chance…

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