Founded by actor John Bell and based in Sydney, it is Australia's only national theatre company.
[3] In 2016, the Australian Federal Government announced a $1 million contribution to the Bell Shakespeare capital campaign, which will help the Company secure a permanent home at Sydney's Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay.
[12] Bell Shakespeare has a range of learning opportunities for students and teachers in every Australian state and territory throughout the year.
[2] A number of tailored workshops, masterclasses and residencies are also available to make Shakespeare accessible to students in an immersive and fun way.
[14] The main studio and theatre space is at Bell Shakespeare's premises is The Neilson Nutshell, which is available for hire.