Shakespeare is as intertwined with London as Romeo is with Juliet. Shakespeare plays, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Shakespeare’s monuments in Southwark Cathedral and Poet’s Corner at Westminster Abbey are only the most obvious of the Bard’s influence in the city. With a five-act list of Shakespeare-related events, pubs named after the wordsmith and Shakespeare festivals, everything from fringe to high art theatre productions are available throughout the year.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is a must-visit location for any London Bard fan – although you’re better off trying to see a show rather than take the official tour. The monument at Poet’s Corner, though not Shakespeare’s final resting place which remains in Stratford-upon-Avon, marks another key Shakesperian landmark.

Take a look at all upcoming Shakespeare events in London: