I, Shakespeare

This brilliant collection of re-imagined stories is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare for students of all ages. They are funny, fresh, intriguing and poignant, and use a supreme storytellers skill to bring us into the worlds of some of Shakespeares best-loved characters and plays. A must for all teachers who want to excite and inspire their students about Shakespeares work and the possibilities of theatre. Jacqui OHanlon, Director of Education Royal Shakespeare Company I, Shakespeare brings together Tim Crouchs take on four Shakespeare classics: Twelfth Night, Macbeth, The Tempest and A Midsummer Nights Dream. These solo pieces are written for younger audiences but their originality and strength make them suitablefor any age. Each play in this collection combines the need to tell Shakespeares primary story with an opportunity for the secondary characters to finally have their say Malvolio, Banquo, Caliban and Peaseblossom. Each play is different but all display a formal inventiveness and a philosophical playfulness that make them stand alone as brilliant examples of contemporary theatre.