Did Shakespeare really write those plays?

Did Shakespeare really write those plays?

Registration for this event opens on 27 July 2026

Presenter: Neryl Quilty

Did William Shakespeare really write those plays or was it someone else? There have been at least 80 other potential writers, (some quite ridiculous), put forward over the years. It has been suggested that William Shakespeare lacked the education and personal background to have been such a successful writer. Where did his ideas come from? What resources did he have access to? Collaboration between writers, including Shakespeare, was not unusual at the time.

Popular plays were often rewritten; old stories used and adapted. This talk will explore some of these ideas.

Registration is free but a gold coin is required to attend the session. 

Event Manager: Judy Dennis