Newsround's Ricky Boleto and Leah Gooding go in search of William Shakespeare, exploring his life, his world, his theatre, and some of his most famous plays.
This clip is from the 鶹Լ series i.am.Will.Shakespeare.
Suitable for: KS2 in England and Wales, KS1/KS2 in Northern Ireland and 2nd Level in Scotland.
Who was William Shakespeare? video
Newsround presenters Leah and Ricky Boleto visit Shakespeare's birth place Stratford-upon-Avon and go to London to see scenes from his plays at Shakespeare's Globe.
Introducing 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' video
Find out more about the magical world of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream', a fast and funny play set in a enchanted place where the worlds of fairies and humans collide.
Introducing 'Romeo and Juliet' video
Find out more about Shakespeare's tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet', the story of young star-crossed lovers who risk everything to be together and are doomed to die.
Shakespeare's theatre. video
Ricky Boleto and Leah Gooding explore Shakespeare’s theatre by visiting Shakespeare’s Globe, trying on costumes and finding out about the special effects.
Shakespeare's World. video
Find out more about Shakespeare's world with Leah and Ricky from Newsround.
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