This year Shaw's Corner is proud to be hosting the first ever International Shaw Society Conference to be held in the UK. Between 17th and 2st June 2013, we will be welcoming academics, actors and all of those who share an interest in George Bernard Shaw's life, time and works to Ayot St Lawrence, the tiny Hertfordshire where Shaw lived for forty-four years until his death in 1950. Open to all, the five days will include a concert, a day trip to London, as well as perfomances of Shaw's plays and some fascinating lectures.

Registration is now open!

Registration is now open for all five days of the conference, with discounted rates for ISS and Shaw Society members, as well as students. Tickets for individual days will be released later.


Prices include:

  • Day Trip to London
  • Tickets for Plays
  • Concert
  • Some meals and refreshments
  • Transport from accommodation to conference venues.


Register here: http://bit.ly/ShawatHomeRegistration


Conference Schedule

  Shaw's Corner, the ISS and the UK Shaw Society have been working together over the past months to put together an interesting and informative program of events over the five days of the conference. 
The opening Keynote Speech by Shaw's biographer Sir Michael Holroyd, as well as talks from Polly Toynbee, Stanley Weintraub and Michael Billington, to the outdoor theatre performances of Shaw's plays will join a concert inspired by Shaw's music criticism, drinks receptions and evenings' entertainments in a full and lively schedule - all fitted around some fascinating papers! Download our outline program to find out more. 

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ISS and UK Shaw Societies
http://www.shawsociety.org/2013-Membership-Form-&-Benefits.htm
http://www.shawsociety.org.uk/

Members of both the International Shaw Society and the UK Shaw Society are eligible for discounts of the cost of the conference- just one of many benefits! Why not follow these links and find out more? 

Looking for somewhere to stay? 

We've put together a list of local bed & breakfasts and hotels that are within easy distance of both Shaw's Corner and major transport routes. We will provide return transportation to conference venues from accommodation on this list. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like any help or advice. 

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Contact us

 For any questions email Lizzie.Dunford@nationaltrust.org.uk or Sue.Morgan@nationaltrust.org.uk, or call on (+44) 1438 820307

Shaw's Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, Nr Welwyn, Hertfordshire, UK, AL6 9BX 

 

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