From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, hosts David Tennant and Catherine Tate present a once-in-a-lifetime event celebrating the life and work of William Shakespeare, marking his birthdate and the 400th anniversary of his death, featuring performances from Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, Joseph Fiennes, Henry Goodman, David Suchet, John Lithgow and Rufus Wainwright, along with The Royal Ballet and English National Opera and many more. The event celebrates the great playwright’s legacy and his enduring influence on all performance art forms, from opera to jazz, from dance to musical. Director: Gregory Doran. Approx. 160 min.