In 2009 around 10,000 young people from 500 schools across the United Kingdom performed their own versions of Shakespeare plays in 67 theatres. In Preston students took to the stage at the Charter Theatre, watched by family and friends. Can you spot any familiar faces on stage or in the audience? READ MORE: Big night out in Preston. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Haunting pictures of St Joseph’s Orphanage
. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
A serious moment in the Shakespeare for Schools Festival as Walton-le-Dale High School perform Hamlet at the Charter Theatre in Preston Photo: Neil Cross
. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
Vikki Thompson, with Tony and Sally Edmundson, enjoying a drink in the bar during the Shakespeare for Schools Festival at the Charter Theatre Photo: Neil Cross
. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
More Shakespeare for Schools Festival audience members - Steven, Helen and Sarah Sumner with Jimmy and Linda Marsh Photo: Neil Cross
. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
More onstage action from Fulwood Academy as they perform King Lear during the Shakespeare for Schools Festival Photo: Neil Cross
. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
A modern twist on King Lear by Fulwood Academy during the Shakespeare for Schools Festival at Preston's Charter Theatre Photo: Neil Cross
. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
Fulwood Academy in their performance of King Lear during the Shakespeare for Schools Festival at the Charter Theatre Photo: Neil Cross
1. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
Vikki Thompson, with Tony and Sally Edmundson, enjoying a drink in the bar during the Shakespeare for Schools Festival at the Charter Theatre Photo: Neil Cross
2. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
More Shakespeare for Schools Festival audience members - Steven, Helen and Sarah Sumner with Jimmy and Linda Marsh Photo: Neil Cross
3. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
More onstage action from Fulwood Academy as they perform King Lear during the Shakespeare for Schools Festival Photo: Neil Cross
4. Shakespeare for Schools Festival
A modern twist on King Lear by Fulwood Academy during the Shakespeare for Schools Festival at Preston's Charter Theatre Photo: Neil Cross