THE little known life of William Shakespeare’s wife will be the subject of a play in Alveley this weekend.

‘Shakespeare’s Will’, by Canadian writer Vern Thiessen, will be performed at Severn Valley Country Park in Alveley on Saturday, April 2 at 7.30pm as part of a national tour.

The Bard’s wife Anne Hathaway is played by Sally Hyde Lomax and starts immediately after his funeral when she has been handed his last will and testament.

Tickets priced £8 (students £6) are available from The Country Park on 01746 781192, or direct from Rain or Shine theatre company on 0330 660 0541.