The Stratford Glockenspeil was the first and, at time of writing, only Glockenspeil in New Zealand. The figurines in Glockenspiel are much larger than most figurines in European Glockspiels. However, in common with European Glockenspeils, the Stratford Glockenspiel does display part of a story - Romeo and Juliet in this case.
The Glockenspiel is also unusual in that it delivers spoken-words in addition to the customary music. Ever keen to promote the Shakespearen connection, the Stratford Glockenspiel recites lines from Romeo and Juliet.
Performances occur at 10am, 1pm and 3pm daily.
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