Abbey set for big screen rôle as story of 'Bill' Shakespeare told in Selby
A BAFTA award-winning film crew behind a hit children's television series have rolled into town this week having chosen Selby Abbey as a main location for their new movie.
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Called 'Bill', the comedy feature is based on the formative years in the life of William Shakespeare. It is being produced for teenage audience by the team behind the hugely popular CBBC Horrible Histories series.
Written by Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond and directed by Richard Bracewell, the film sees William 'Bill' Shakespeare leave his family behind as he attempts to follow his long-held dreams of becoming a playwright.
As the film progresses cinema goers can expect to see murderous kings and even a plot to blow up Queen Elizabeth I.
The abbey will be closed to the public for the duration of the shoot until Tuesday, March 4th. During this time Sunday worship will take place in the Quire area accessed via the church's south door. Weekday services meanwhile will be relocated to the nearby Hawden Institute.
Part of Back Micklegate car park has also been set aside for use as a crew compound whilst filming takes place in town.