Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation (CSSF) transforms lives through the unique power of Shakespeare.

CSSF is a national cultural education charity that exists to instil curiosity and empathy, aspiration and self-esteem, literacy and teamwork - giving young people the confidence to stride onto whatever stage they choose.

Each year thousands of young people from hundreds of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across the country unite in our Theatre Festival. Months of preparation culminate in exhilarating performance evenings; young people performing Shakespeare in professional theatres, raising aspirations and unlocking the potential of students and teachers alike. In the past 24 years, we've worked with over 400,000 young people through our festival, supporting students' wellbeing and promoting social inclusion all over the UK. We host an annual Shakespeare Film Festival, run Workshops for pupils, and deliver CPDL sessions to teachers around the country.