making shakespeare accessible

Shakespeare should be seen - and not read - especially at the movies.

But there are some great ideas to look at in Shakespeare, including the language of money... the language of religion... the language of love...

Meanwhile, if you want to dig even deeper, there are several questions around Shakespeare.

Or if you want a bit of fun, we can look at to be or not to be: the intonation is the question.

And if you want a fabulous 'modern' version, there is The Merchant of Venice A spoken-word synopsis by Kate Tempest - and there is Romeo + Juliet and West Side Story.

The Orange Tree Theatre in London is putting on versions of Shakespeare plays for younger people:

Designed for 11 to 16 year olds, this 70-minute abridgement of Romeo & Juliet tells the complete story using Shakespeare’s original text. Contemporary settings and clear, dynamic staging make the play accessible to all, and is perfect for families to discover one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays. Shakespeare Up Close 2025: Romeo & Juliet - Orange Tree Theatre and Shakespeare Up Close 2025: Macbeth - Orange Tree Theatre

There are lots of great materials out there to make Shakespeare more accessible:

Shakespeare's Theatre | i.am.Will Shakespeare | BBC Teach - YouTube

Making Shakespeare accessible | Royal Shakespeare Company

How to make Shakespeare’s language more accessible to students

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