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
TOURING TO ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES
If your students have ever asked ‘Why Shakespeare?’ this is the show for them. A funny, provocative and fast-paced rollercoaster ride through the world of William Shakespeare, Shakespeare is Dead follows a group of teenagers as they try to answer the age-old question – if Shakespeare is long dead, why are we still performing his plays?
Offering a smorgasbord of Shakespeare, from romance and tragedies to histories and comedies, students will be introduced to a host of Shakespeare’s characters and plays. Exploring some of his most iconic scenes, plot devices and language techniques, students will also learn about the world Shakespeare was from. An ideal taster, and a wonderful way to blow any negative, preconceived ideas about Shakespeare to smithereens.
Plays featured include: Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet and more.
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.
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