Shakespeare Lives: The Plays & Sonnets
"I could be bounded in a nutshell and count myself a king of infinite space."
Watch performances, clips and discussions and discover more content from the Shakespeare Lives partners (the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, British Council, the RSC, Shakespeare's Globe, the Royal Opera House, Hay Festival and the BFI) by visiting our Play and Sonnets pages.
Explore Shakespeare's Plays and Sonnets
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A deep insight into probably Shakespeare's greatest role and some of the actors who have taken on the challenge.
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Shakespeare's murderous psychological thriller examined and interpreted.
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"I have had a dream" - explore Shakespeare's enchanting play.
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Discover interpretations of Shakespeare's tragic teenage 'star cross'd lovers' from ballet, opera, film, TV and much more.
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"Our revels now are ended". As the Shakespeare Lives Festival draws to a close we celebrate his final, magical play.
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William Shakespeare certainly had a lot to say about love. Find out how the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and the Shakespeare Lives partners have been celebrating his 154 sonnets in this anniversary year.
