A 600-year-old archway, potentially leading to William Shakespeare’s dressing room, has been discovered in St George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The archway, uncovered during archaeological investigations, is believed to date back to the time when Shakespeare and his company performed at the guildhall. Tim FitzHigham, the creative director of St George’s Guildhall, described the discovery as “mind-boggling.” The guildhall, which hosted performances since 1445, played a significant role in the theatrical scene of the time. Recent research by Professor Matthew Woodcock from the University of East Anglia supports the local belief that Shakespeare performed at the guildhall with the Earl of Pembroke’s Men in 1593. Queen Elizabeth’s Men, a troupe established by royal command in 1583, also performed at the guildhall. Today, the Grade I-listed guildhall is the only theatre in England known to have hosted Shakespeare. This remarkable discovery sheds light on the history of Shakespeare and his performances in England.
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Ancient UK theatre reveals secret passage to Shakespeare’s history
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