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Witches, Ghosts and Spirits: a Shakespeare exhibition | Birmingham City Council

Witches, Ghosts and Spirits: a Shakespeare exhibition

  • Date: 4th November 2025 - 30th June 2026
  • Every day
  • Location: Library of Birmingham ,
    Centenary Square,
    Broad Street,
    Birmingham B1 2ND
  • Cost: Free

Visit the Library of Birmingham to explore Shakespeare’s spooky side in a free exhibition.

See how Shakespeare used the supernatural to tell powerful stories.

The exhibition features witches, ghosts and spirits from plays including:

  • Macbeth
  • Hamlet
  • Julius Caesar
  • Richard III
  • The Tempest
  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Volunteers have chosen their favourite images from the Shakespeare Collection to share with you.

The exhibition is in the Shakespeare Memorial Room at the Library of Birmingham.


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