The Wonderful World of Will | The Players

Presented by Bell Shakespeare
 The Wonderful World of Will | The Players
Outstanding. Lively, fun, energetic and educational.
Joyce Conte, Sir Joseph Banks High School NSW
This is always a spectacular incursion. When I think we couldn't possibly match the previous performance, The Players prove me wrong.
Sharon Behl-Shanks, Jamberoo Public School NSW

By Joanna Erskine

Travel back to 1599 and meet William Shakespeare himself, as well as a host of memorable characters from history, in this spirited, funny and informative show.

The Wonderful World of Will offers students the perfect introduction to the world of Shakespeare, combining historical facts with excerpts from a range of Shakespeare’s most famous plays from comedy to romance to tragedy. Students will learn about Shakespeare’s classic characters, language, word inventions, and even perform some Shakespeare of their own.

A rollicking ride that will inspire young minds to journey further into the world of Shakespeare, The Wonderful World of Will is sure to delight students and adults alike. Strap yourselves in for your journey back in time to Elizabethan England - just watch out you don’t lose your head! 

The Players are Bell Shakespeare’s touring ensemble of professional artists who bring Shakespeare to life in schools and communities across Australia.

50-minute performances are paired with a 10-minute Q&A for an action-packed hour of Shakespeare immersion. Each show comes with its own comprehensive Online Learning Pack to ensure you can make the most of the performance with pre- and post-show resources and exercises.

Each performance explores key scenes and soliloquies, analysis of Shakespeare’s language, choices and themes and contemporary commentary all wrapped up in a fresh, modern narrative.

The Players are sure to be a favourite of students and teachers alike. Book one show or host us for the entire day. Forget booking buses, let us come to you. We’re looking forward to delivering high-energy Shakespeare shows in your school.

BOOKINGS

To make a booking or enquiry, simply press the GREEN Enquiry/Booking Request Button above right to directly contact the booking team. They will answer you promptly to discuss your booking including when payment will be required.

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Show Details

Type

incursion

Year Level Suitability

2 - 7

Curriculum area

The Arts - Drama English History

Themes

Artform

Duration

1 hour

Cost

$1,350 per performance for up to 140 students. Additional students $9 each up to max audience of 200. $1,100 per performance for schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or less, for up to 140 students. Additional students $8 each up to max audience of 200.

Term

Term 2 Term 3

Availability

NSW: April–September 2026

ACT: 25 May – 7 June 2026

TAS: 15 June – 5 July 2026

VIC: 13 July – 2 August 2026

QLD: 13–26 July 2026

SA: 3–30 August 2026

WA: 17–31 August 2026

NT: 7–13 September 2026

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