Shakespeare's most widely studied plays are unlocked by actors and directors at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
These short films are suitable for teaching GCSE English literature and GCSE drama in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4/ 5 in Scotland.
Romeo and Juliet. collection
Key scenes from Romeo and Juliet are explored through performance, to unlock the meaning of the language and development of characters.
Macbeth. collection
Key scenes from Macbeth are explored through performance, to unlock the meaning of the language and development of characters.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream. collection
Key scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream are explored through performance, to unlock the meaning of the language and development of characters.
Julius Caesar. collection
Key scenes from Julius Caesar are explored through performance, to unlock the meaning of the language and development of characters.
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Shakespeare's life, work and legacy. collection
A collection of interactive articles about the life, work and legacy of William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare Songs. collection
Shakespeare's most famous plays are brought to life through this series of short films, which use music and original quotations.
Shakespeare Themes. collection
This series of short films explores some of the themes that span Shakespeare's plays, improving students' knowledge of his most popular works and the society in which they were written.
