A Taste of Shakespeare

Shakespeare's most popular comedy, set in an enchanted forest with fairies, sparring lovers and a group of amateur actors who are putting on a play...

Lord Birkett takes a detailed look into Shakespear's classic Anthony & Cleopatra with performances from East 15 Drama School

Lord Birkett takes a detailed look into Shakespear's classic Hamlet with performances from ACT

Lord Birkett takes a detailed look into Shakespear's classic Henry V, with performances from Mountview Drama School.

Lord Birkett takes a detailed look into Shakespear's classic Henry VIII, with performances from East 15 Drama School.

Caesar returns from war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power.

Lord Birkett takes a detailed look into Shakespear's classic King John, with performances from LAMDA

Lord Birkett takes a detailed look into Shakespear's classic King Lear, with performances from LAMDA

Returning home from battle, Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder.

Othello the Moor, a general employed by the Venetian state, has secretly married Desdemona, a daughter of the senator Brabantio.

Lord Birkett takes a detailed look into Shakespear's classic Pericles, with performances from LAMDA

Richard III completes the cycle of plays covering the Wars of the Roses. It’s the story of Richard, Duke of Gloucester’s plan to take the throne.

Lord Birkett takes a detailed look into Shakespear's classic Romeo and Juliet, with performances from The Drama Centre

Considered one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, The Merchant of Venice remains a searing exploration of prejudice and the power of mercy.

Lord Birkett takes a detailed look into Shakespear's classic The Taming of the Shrew, with performances from The Drama Centre