The Temple Shakespeare Cup 2027

Wednesday 5th of May 2027

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Location

Middle Temple Hall

Timings

18:00 – Hall doors open and cash bar
18:30 – First performance
19:30 – Intermission and cash bar opens
19:45 – Second performance
20:45 – Cash bar
21:05 – Judges' decision announced

This event will end at approx. 21:30

Dress code

Event Details

The Temple Shakespeare Cup (a.k.a The Shake Off) has returned for another year! This year the venue will be Middle Temple Hall.

Inner Temple and Middle Temple will each put on one hour of Shakespeare, with a winner declared at the end of the evening by a star-studded panel of judges.

The perfect opportunity to meet and connect with members of both Inns.


A bar (card payments only) will be available for refreshments.

Small individual picnics will be available to pre-purchase nearer the time. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. They will be available for pick-up between 17:00 and 18:00 on the day from the Garden Room and can be taken out to the Garden to enjoy.

Who can Attend

Members of all four Inns and their guests

Dietary Requirements


Qualifying Session Details

This event is NOT a Qualifying Session

Bookings and Cancellations

Bookings: Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 on the day of the event. 

Cancellations: Please cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend. When an event has sold out we often have a waiting list.

View details of how to book, plus our Bookings and Cancellation Policies

 

Disabled Access and Support

If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Laura Hacon.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Religious Support

Middle Temple endeavours to make the Inn as inclusive as possible for all of its members, guests and staff.

If you have questions regarding religious practice at the Inn or at Inn events, or if you would like to request support, please email the Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator Laura Hacon. The Inn endeavours to make reasonable adjustments where possible.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Data Protection & Photography

Please be aware that photography, audio and video recording may take place at our events. These may be used for promotional purposes by the Inn, including in printed publications, on our website, and on our social media accounts. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken or to have images of you used, please alert the Membership Team at the start of the event. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in the background of photographs that are being taken. Contact: 020 7427 6385, members@middletemple.org.uk

All personal data that the Inn stores and processes is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Inn’s Data Protection Policy. You can ask the Inn to stop using your images at any time, or request to see the personal data that the Inn holds on you. For more information please visit the Data Protection page  http://www.middletemple.org.uk/about-us/data-protection

Times and details for this event are subject to change. Please check this webpage for the most up to date information.