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Brush Up Your Shakespeare

The perfect way to bring Shakespeare to life!

During the 60-minute session, students will:

  • discover facts about Shakespeare’s life and times
  • explore Shakespeare’s schooldays
  • discuss the nature of play-going in Shakespeare’s London
  • learn about plays in the First Folio
  • see images of Shakespeare’s plays in performance
  • consider Shakespeare’s place in the world’s cultural heritage
  • compete in a Shakespearian quiz


Venue: On-site in Stratford-upon-Avon
Duration: 60 minutes

Price: £6.00 per person

A minimum charge applies, based on 20 people. 1 teacher free with every 10 students. An accompanying visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace can be arranged at the group rate discount.

Struck the right tone. The interactive nature of the talk, role-play and questions and answers kept the pupils very enthused.

— Queen's Gate School

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