The Second Best Bed

The Second Best Bed

Thurs 23 Apr 2026, Stamford Theatre arts centre promoted events, theatre

When Shakespeare died, he famously left his wife Anne only one thing – the second best bed. This superb one-woman play is full of both humour and pathos.

‘The Second Best Bed’ by Avril Rowlands, starring Liz Grand, directed by Chris Jaeger

When Shakespeare died, he famously left his wife Anne only one thing – the second best bed. This superb one-woman play, full of both humour and pathos, has received great critical acclaim since its premier at the Swan Theatre Worcester in 2012.

Liz Grand stars as Anne Hathaway on the night of Shakespeare’s funeral. The wake has finished, the mourners have all gone home, leaving Anne to remember her life with the most talented playwright the world has ever seen. Or was he? Did he write the plays? His widow would know if anybody did. Wouldn’t she? She would!!

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Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Theatre

Tickets: £16 (£15 concessions)

Running Time: 1 hour 40 mins (including interval)

This is a programmed event

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