A friend of mine once asked a young girl why she liked Shakespeare. She replied: "Because he gets to the big stuff, really quickly." I’ve often thought about what makes Shakespeare special for ...

Shakespeare is England’s most celebrated dramatist and poet. His works have been translated into 80 languages, including Star Trek’s Klingon. He helped shape the English we use today ...

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A retelling of some of William Shakespeare's most well-known plays set to modern music. These short films are designed to introduce pupils aged 7-14 to Shakespeare's work and provide a platform ...