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Romeo and Juliet
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Romeo & Juliet. Find out more about the classic story of two feuding families and a young couple's love
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Shakespeare's Language
Education Home Learning 11-14 year olds
Focus on the language of Shakespeare with our home learning resources for 11-14 year olds.
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To be or not to be: Alternate Versions of the Shakespeare £20 Note
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In 1970 the Bank of England issued a new £20 banknote featuring William Shakespeare. Find out more about the Shakespearian elements of its design in this blog...
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How Did Shakespeare Write a Play?
Explore Shakespeare Podcasts What Was Shakespeare Really Like?
The second in a four-part lecture series from Professor Sir Stanley Wells; 'What Was Shakespeare Really Like'
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Credits for Famous Beyond Words
Visit Shakespeare's Family Homes Shakespeare's Birthplace
Famous Beyond Words Exhibition Credits
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Schools Come Together to Perform Shakespeare-Inspired Performances at Stratford Playhouse In Celebration of 10 Years of Shakespeare Week
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As the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) continues its 10th anniversary celebrations of Shakespeare Week this week, school children came together to share inspiring performances.
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Shakespeare's Love-Song Legacy
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Shakespeare's works have influenced a wide variety of products over time, not the least of which has been the world of music - most specifically, that of the love song.
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Pestilence and playwright
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Exploring some of the references to plague in Shakespeare’s works
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How Did Actors Learn Their Lines?
Explore Shakespeare Podcasts Let's Talk Shakespeare
'How did actors learn their lines?' - the question discussed in episode four of our Let's Talk Shakespeare podcast. From the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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The Underrated Heroines of Shakespeare
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We all know of Beatrice, Rosalind, and Viola – some of Shakespeare's strongest and most well-known female characters – but for International Women's Day we're shedding light on some of Shakespeare's lesser known (but in no way less empowering) heroines.
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Funny
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia Shakespeare Quotes by Theme
Have a laugh with these funny Shakespeare quotes and insults
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The making of A Shakespeare Motley (Part 2)
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In the second instalment of our blog about A Shakespeare Motley, Emma Mulveagh and Adam Sherratt discuss some of the illustrations that excited and inspired them in the creation of the book.
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Shakespeare's Phrases
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia
Shakespeare coined phrases in the English language that we still use today without even realising it. Read his everyday phrases below.
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Romeo and Heer
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Composer Jason Singh tells us about the inspiration behind his new piece 'Romeo and Heer' inspired by Shakespeare
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Shakespeare on Show: Top Ten Exhibition – AMOR VINCIT OMNIA brooch
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A gold brooch with the motto 'Amor Vincit Omnia' holds a meaning that has easy ties to Shakespeare's famous pair of star-crossed lovers.
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A mini Juliet at Shakespeare's Birthplace
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Learn more about the five year old visited Shakespeare’s Birthplace with her parents and came dressed as Juliet because she loves Romeo and Juliet
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Shakespeare’s Birthplace Take Part in Nationwide Flash Mob to Celebrate 10 Years of Shakespeare Week
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Stratford-upon-Avon played host to a special performance inspired by one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays on Monday 18 March.
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Shakespeare in the Netherlands
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Dutch schoolgirl Emma Weijers writes about her love for Shakespeare and choosing him as the subject of her diploma research essay.
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Women and Female-Identifying Filmmakers Invited to Enter Shakespeare Shorts Film Competition as Entries Open
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Entries for Shakespeare Shorts Film Competition are now open.
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Paperless resources
Education Home Learning 11-14 year olds
No printer? No problem! Take a look at these paperless ideas and activities you can do at home.
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Programme of Events Announced for the 10th Anniversary of Shakespeare Week
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From 18-24 March 2024, millions of school children, teachers and families will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Shakespeare Week