Then-Chairman of The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stanley Wells, poses for photographers with a newly discovered portrait of William Shakespeare at Dartmouth house in London, March 9, 2009.

Actor Athena Stevens has reached a settlement with Shakespeare’s Globe after she logged claims of discrimination, harassment and victimisation, a court has heard.

Disabled actor let go by Globe theatre after alleging sex abuse settles - Olivier Award nominee Athena Stevens said she felt ‘relieved’ after settling with Shakespeare’s Globe theatre.

READ MORE: ASU professors to delve into Hamlet as part of month-long Shakespeare celebration. Professors also understand that there is a struggle when making sense of old text, no matter the subject.

A spokesperson from the Shakespeare’s Globe said on Wednesday: “We are pleased to have reached a settlement on the employment dispute raised by Athena Stevens that supports everyone.

A disabled playwright and actor whose contract was not renewed by Shakespeare’s Globe theatre after she alleged sexual abuse by another actor has said she feels “relieved” to have reached a ...