William Shakespeare’s legacy pervades our society and culture to such an extent that his work refuses to be confined to the stage. In 1953, Hollywood unveiled Marlon Brando as a mob-stirring Brutus in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's film adaptation of Julius Caesar, while Gregory Doran’s 2009 RSC production of Hamlet was broadcast to thousands of television viewers across the UK. Even if you’ve never stepped foot in a theatre before, you’re already acquainted with his language - ‘for goodness’ sake’ and ‘brave new world’ are both idioms coined by Shakespeare.
The BBC's ‘Shakespeare Lives’ gala in the Bard’s birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon showcased how universal his plays have become, resonating with current political affairs - Ian McKellen’s rendition of Sir Thomas More's speech brought our treatment and perception of refugees into sharp focus - and allowing us to rediscover his works through a plethora of voices old and new, whether on stage or screen, through drama, spoken word, music or dance.
The broad vista of Shakespeare’s plays proves that they can’t be restrained to any one format - so why should studying them be that way?
From Henry V to The Tempest, set texts for GCSE will soon be available as part of the nimbl library, allowing students to experience Shakespeare’s language at the swipe of a screen. Each set text will come complete with interactive activities, writing prompts and glossaries to help students gain a clearer understanding of the play's themes, characters, language, structure and context.
So students and teachers – lend me your ears! Soon you can bring the study of Shakespeare to life with our GCSE Shakespeare publications, and experience a more vivid approach to learning the works of the world’s greatest playwright.
The BBC's ‘Shakespeare Lives’ gala in the Bard’s birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon showcased how universal his plays have become, resonating with current political affairs - Ian McKellen’s rendition of Sir Thomas More's speech brought our treatment and perception of refugees into sharp focus - and allowing us to rediscover his works through a plethora of voices old and new, whether on stage or screen, through drama, spoken word, music or dance.
The broad vista of Shakespeare’s plays proves that they can’t be restrained to any one format - so why should studying them be that way?
From Henry V to The Tempest, set texts for GCSE will soon be available as part of the nimbl library, allowing students to experience Shakespeare’s language at the swipe of a screen. Each set text will come complete with interactive activities, writing prompts and glossaries to help students gain a clearer understanding of the play's themes, characters, language, structure and context.
So students and teachers – lend me your ears! Soon you can bring the study of Shakespeare to life with our GCSE Shakespeare publications, and experience a more vivid approach to learning the works of the world’s greatest playwright.
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