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Chiltern Railways bring Shakespeare to life with launch of new ticket

April 5, 2008 =B7 No Comments


Chiltern Railways have joined forces with William Shakespeare to
launch the Shakespeare Explorer ticket.


To celebrate this on Thursday 3rd April, a Madame Tussaud's figure
took a journey on a Chiltern Railways train from London Marylebone to
Stratford-upon-Avon and back again.


It was then on display in the evening with acclaimed actor, Tony
Howes, who read and performed some of Shakespeare's famous scenes.


Tony performed scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Two Gentleman of
Verona, Romeo and Juliet and wowed the crowds of Marylebone with a
spot of tap dancing and juggling.

Peter Owen, Marketing Director at Chiltern Railways said: "We run
direct trains to Stratford upon Avon, and we want to give you the
chance to find out more about England's most famous playwright and
explore Warwickshire.

"The Shakespeare Explorer is a flexible, great value ticket that
allows you to get out and about on our network, especially in
Shakespeare Country. We're also launching a new Stratford-upon-Avon
discount leaflet giving you money off the attractions that you want to
go and see while exploring."

To find out more about the Shakespeare Explorer ticket, please visit
http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/tickets-and-fares/special-deals/shakespear=
e-explorer
or visit any Chiltern Railways staffed stations. While at your local
staffed station, you will also be able to pick up one of our Stratford-
upon-Avon leaflets and start saving while exploring.

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