Shakespeare Unlocked

Synopsis: The series of 12 short films for each play are designed to help students develop their understanding of the language, character development and dramatic devices at the core of the GCSE English Shakespeare curriculum. The website explores the interpretative choices at the heart of all Shakespeare’s plays and also provide ideas for activities and discussion in the classroom.

12 films about Romeo and Juliet: Act II, sc. ii; Act III, sc. i; Act III, sc. v.
12 films about Macbeth: Act I, sc. vii; Act II, sc. ii; Act V, sc 1
12 films about A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act I sc. ii; Act II, sc. 1
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Multimedia
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 2012
Notes: Students are able to ‘unlock’ key scenes from RSC theatre productions of three of Shakespeare’s most widely studied and performed plays, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. By visiting the portal at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/shakespeare they can click through to explore three pivotal scenes from each play, each containing significant moments for character and plot development.
Subjects: Drama; Education
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Workshops; World Shakespeare Festival 2012
Related items: Macbeth; Midsummer Night’s Dream, A; Romeo and Juliet