History is being made in York today with the opening of Europe's first ever pop-up Shakespeare theatre.

Image source, Lunchbox Theatrical Production

Thousands of schoolchildren will get to experience Shakespeare for free at the Rose Theatre, which has been built next to York's ancient Clifford's Tower.

It took less than a month to construct the theatre which is due to be officially opened later today before the first performance, a matinee of Macbeth.

The Bard "would totally recognise it", according to producer James Cundall.

The temporary theatre has been built in a car park in 28 days to a circular design, similar to those erected on Bankside in Shakespeare's day.