John Young is the director of Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s critically acclaimed 2021 production of Merry Wives of Windsor. John trained on the National Theatre Directors Course and is a former Resident Assistant Director at The Finborough…
The Three Inch Fools are a touring Shakespeare theatre company, set up by James Hyde and his brother Stephen in 2015. This case study provides more details about their touring history and company ethos.
Glamis Castle, which is said to have inspired William Shakespeare's Macbeth, often hosts seasonal outdoor theatre performances. This case study explores the history of the castle and some of the performances that have taken place there.
Every year, the Brownsea Open Air Theatre company (BOAT) perform 'Shakespeare on an Island': that is, a Shakespeare play on Brownsea Island. This case study provides more details about the history of Brownsea Open Air Theatre.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is an award-winning theatre within Regent's Park in central London. This case study provides more details about the theatre's history and some past productions, including As You Like It (2018). NB. We are currently…
This education pack includes a lesson plan and associated resources that can be used to explore the storms in William Shakespeare's The Tempest and Pericles, co-written by William Shakespeare and George Wilkins. The resources are designed for pupils…
This education pack includes a lesson plan and associated resources that can be used to explore the issue of air pollution in relation to William Shakespeare's Macbeth. The resources are designed for pupils aged approximately 14-16 years. but could…
This education pack includes a lesson plan and associated resources that can be used to explore the significance of plague and perfume in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The resources are designed for pupils aged approximately 11-14 years…
This education pack includes a lesson plan and associated resources that can be used to explore the ghost character and related themes of air pollution in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. The resources are designed for pupils aged approximately 14-16…
This education pack includes a lesson plan and associated resources that can be used to explore the significance of the wind and wind-powered sailing in William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. The resources are designed for pupils aged…