According to the Guardian, a new theatre is currently being built on top of The Remains of the only Shakespearian theatre that existed outside of England during Shakespeare's lifetime- in Gdansk. The new theatre wil soon be the home of Gdansk's annual Shakespeare festival.
Jerzy Limon commented: "During Shakespeare's time, competition between theatre companies was growing, and many actors found themselves unemployed. So they travelled." He added, "Historically, Gdansk was a miniature of the united Europe, an affluent society living in peace. The project is a symbol of England's contribution to European culture. Of Poland's, too."
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The largest, organized annually by the international theatrical event is the Shakespearean Festival in Gdansk, whose history dates back to 1993. At that time, the Foundation organized the first Theatrum Gedanense Gdansk Shakespearean Days, then transformed into a festival, which since 2007 is jointly organized by both organizations.
Until 2008, including on 12 edition of this prestigious event, during which presents a number of outstanding performances of renowned international directors of Shakespeare. Over the years, were presented 130 performances, including 83 international played in 22 different languages. Shakespeare Festival in Gdansk is the largest event of its kind in Europe, and the only one in Poland. Performances are very popular audience, they participate in both theaters of the Tri-City, as well as tourists from all over the country and abroad. The summaries of press releases on the festival consistently highlighted the importance and prestige of this event and its unique role in the educational process, not only youth, but a wide audience interested in theater and high culture. Shakespeare Festival in Gdansk is part of the European Network of Shakespeare Festival, founded in 2006, which includes the festivals in Neuss, Germany, Craiova, Romania, Bath, England, Gyula, Hungary.
