Macbeth | ETT © The Other Richard
For most people, a new year means new goals. But for educators, we know that there's one professional goal that keeps coming back, year after year...
The Digital Theatre+ community has told us that finding fresh ideas to spark inspiration in the classroom will continue to be a top priority in the new year.
Our team is already working on a number of projects to help you achieve this goal - to get you started, check out the latest productions and content that have been added to DT+ for 2025...
Production: A Midsummer Night's Dream (RSC)
The first full-length theatre production of A Midsummer Night's Dream to land on DT+, Eleanor Rhode's modern production earned five stars from The Guardian, who described it as 'a ravishing fusion of flamboyance, surrealism, and raucous fun'.
A spectacle of performance, this production is well-suited to High School lessons on:
- Production Design
- Illusion in Theatre
- Physicality & Movement
Click here to explore A Midsummer Night's Dream on Digital Theatre+.
How can Digital Theatre+ help you teach Shakespeare?
Production & Interviews: Macbeth (ETT)
Another new Shakespeare production, the English Touring Theatre's Macbeth was captured live at the Bristol Old Vic in 2024. This production stars Mike Noble (Game, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime) as Macbeth, and Laura Elsworthy (Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew) as Lady Macbeth.
From a wholly unique portrayal of the witches, to a multimedia format that sees Macbeth walk the stage with a handheld camera, the ETT's Macbeth is a practical and engaging resource for encouraging new, diverse interpretations of Shakespeare. It is also especially suited to discussions around set design and technical theatre.
Alongside the production, students can further enrich their learning with behind-the-scenes interviews:
- On Directing Macbeth: Richard Twyman (Director)
- On Designing Macbeth: Will Duke (Production Designer)
Watch the trailer for the English Touring Theatre's Macbeth...
E-Learning Series: Key Concepts in Voice
The latest in our Key Concepts series, you can now access four 10-15 minute videos covering essential aspects of vocal performance and training:
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Is this for my students?
Even though these e-learning videos are part of our Higher Education collection, they have been given the stamp of approval for upper High Schoolers, too!
If you're in the US, this is an ideal resource for 11th or 12th Graders. In the UK, these videos will provide new insights and learnings for your A-Level Drama class.
50-minute High School Lesson Plans for ELA
One of our most popular resource types, DT+ lesson plans are designed by teachers, for teachers. Each lesson plan covers a specific topic or theme, and includes easy-to-navigate links across the platform to help you incorporate the full range of material on offer.
Just in time for 2025, our ELA Lesson Plan library now includes:
- Analyzing Language and Social Status in The Crucible
- Analyzing Love and Honesty in The Importance of Being Earnest
- Analyzing Word Choice in Spoken Word Poetry
- Analyzing Character in The Tell-Tale Heart
Feeling inspired for 2025?
We're constantly adding new and exciting content to the DT+ platform – and with plenty of exciting announcements to come this year, we can't wait to help you make an impact in 2025.
Find out more about how DT+ can help you find fresh approaches to teaching. Contact our Sales Team to book a tour or start your free trial today.