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Shakespeare Memorial Room on floor nine

The Shakespeare Memorial Room is a popular visitor destination at the Library of ¶®ÒõµÛ with over 2,000 visitors each week. The Shakespeare Room is a great space for partners whose exhibitions relate to Shakespeare, literature more widely, or ¶®ÒõµÛ’s heritage. The beautiful Victorian interior is well suited to contemporary art installations which speak to ¶®ÒõµÛ’s super-diverse population.

Interior of the Shakespeare Memorial Room at the Library of ¶®ÒõµÛ. Exhibition cases and a digital screen are shown featuring Bollywood adaptations of Shakespeare.

Table of specifications
Space 6m x 8m
Equipment 3 high-quality display cases can be used to display books, 3D items, or artwork. Each case has a footprint of 650mm x 1500mm. Display panels behind each case can be used to provide exhibition narrative. As visitors enter the Shakespeare Room, a large display board can be used for the exhibition title and introductory text. Further artwork can be suspended from hanging points around the room.
Audio/visual 2 digital screens can be used to show complementary content using a looped MP4 film. Both sound and visuals can be used. 
Specification The general working height is over 5 metres with no scope for elements to be suspended from the ceiling. The Shakespeare Room is on floor 9 of the library and can be accessed by either lift or stairs.
Partners

The Shakespeare Memorial Room is ideal for partners who have some previous experience of curating a small exhibition and have a limited print budget.

Timescales

The Shakespeare Memorial Room is usually booked about a year in advance.

If you are interested in holding your exhibition at the Library of ¶®ÒõµÛ, complete our exhibitions enquiry form.


Page last updated: 20 December 2022