Matt Roberts, Tim Page, Joe Alexander and Alex Barrow will be picking up their rackets for The Shakespeare Hospice. Matt Roberts, Tim Page, Joe Alexander and Alex Barrow will be picking up their rackets for The Shakespeare Hospice. A FATHER-of-two from Stratford is picking up his racket and playing tennis for 24 hours straight for The Shakespeare Hospice. My wife was a real community stalwart and was born and raised in Stratford. Funds raised will go directly to The Shakespeare Hospice to support its crucial services, which include bereavement counselling and emotional support for children and young people.