Behind the Banners: How I Unlock Shakespeare
Sep 02, 2016
By Eleanor, Bell Shakespeare Players 2016
We often get asked by students (and teachers) how we keep three shows and so much Shakespeare in our heads! It has had me thinking, how did I learn so much Shakespeare in such a short time and what do I do to demystify Shakespeare’s language and put it into my own voice?
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Image Above: Bell Shakespeare Schools Tour Cast 2016 (c) Olivia Wynne
Image Above: Author Eleanor (left) and colleague (c) Olivia Wynne
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