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NEWS May Day Celebrations at Garrick’s Temple Media release,
11 March 2011 The old English Festival of May Day was celebrated again at Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare on the First of May 2011 and to replicate in full costume how Garrick and his wife Eva Maria once sat on the Temple steps and welcomed local children with cake and a shilling. Children and their families were invited to the Temple on the Sunday afternoon to join in the celebration. Children had the opportunity to have a go at mask making, paper sculpture, writing with a quill pen, and decorating a party invitation. They were also invited to meet ‘David Garrick and Eva Maria’ to receive their cake and chocolate coin. Scott McLean, senior representative of Garrick’s Trust said, "May Day gave us a wonderful opportunity to replicate how Garrick and his wife used to celebrate the day by giving the village children a little treat. At the same time, local families attending were able to see this historic Grade I building with its interesting exhibition of Garrick’s life and work. The permanent exhibition includes a full size copy of Roubiliac’s statue of Shakespeare, over 60 pictures, and full size reproductions of great paintings of Garrick's life and work." Since the Temple was restored in 1998 children have been especially welcome and there have been many events to help further their knowledge of acting and local history. This has included special days for young children to dress in theatrical costumes, and educational events for older children to assist their understanding of music, drama, art and architecture. Please click here for the press release in full (pdf) Open House London 2011 This year Open House London will be held 17 and 18 September, and Garrick's Temple will be welcoming visitors. You can see the website for Open House London here. NEWSLETTERS Issue 4. of Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare Newsletter: Garricks Temple Newsletter Spring 2011 pdf (179k) |