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Stars celebrate Shakespeare

April 25, 2016

400 years after his death, festivals, exhibitions and performances are celebrating the legacy of William Shakespeare. In Stratford-upon-Avon, celebrities like Benedict Cumberbatch and Helen Mirren are commemorating him.

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A flag showing a picture of William Shakespeare. (Picture: DW)
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