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title: Discover Shakespeare | Digital Theatre+
description: Explore the Digital Theatre+ Shakespeare Collection for Middle School and High School English and Theatre. Discover playtexts, productions, and much more.
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# Bring Shakespeare to life in your classroom

Teaching Shakespeare doesn’t have to be daunting. At **DT+**, we understand the challenges educators face when introducing the Bard to students. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive collection of resources to help you make his work accessible, relatable, and exciting for every learner.

From full-length plays to ready-to-use lesson plans, our tools are designed to save you time while enriching your lessons. Whether you're introducing Shakespeare's work or diving deeper into his timeless themes, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Start your trial to access the full Shakespeare collection on DT+!

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## Got a minute? 

From the [RSC](https://www.rsc.org.uk/)'s *Macbeth* and the [Globe](https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/)'s *Romeo and Juliet*, to productions from [Stratford Festival](https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/), [Donmar Warehouse](https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/), and [BroadwayHD](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/collection/broadwayhd?hsLang=en), explore the full DT+ Shakespeare Collection in this short trailer.

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## Discover the collection

Get access to a dynamic range of Shakespeare interpretations from the world’s leading theatre companies, enriched by diverse resources including Shakespeare play texts, interviews, workshops, essays, and study guides, designed to engage Shakespeare students at all levels.

![Want to see our full collection?](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Access%20works%20from%20over%2050%20world-renowned%20theatre%20companies%2c%20educational%20organizations%2c%20and%20arts%20collectives.%20(5).png?width=350&height=59&name=Access%20works%20from%20over%2050%20world-renowned%20theatre%20companies%2c%20educational%20organizations%2c%20and%20arts%20collectives.%20(5).png "Want to see our full collection?")

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- [![Macbeth](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explore%20page%20icons%20-%202024-12-04T112100.189.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=Explore%20page%20icons%20-%202024-12-04T112100.189.png) ](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/title/macbeth?hsLang=en)
- [![Othello](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/THE%20CRUCIBLE%20(9).png?width=1000&height=1000&name=THE%20CRUCIBLE%20(9).png)
  
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- ![Hamlet](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/THE%20CRUCIBLE%20(2).png?width=1000&height=1000&name=THE%20CRUCIBLE%20(2).png)
- ![Much Ado About Nothing](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explore%20page%20icons%20-%202024-09-24T160824.542.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=Explore%20page%20icons%20-%202024-09-24T160824.542.png)
- ![Julius Caesar](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coriolanus%20(15).png?width=1000&height=1000&name=Coriolanus%20(15).png)
- ![The Tempest](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explore%20page%20icons%20-%202024-09-24T162147.524.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=Explore%20page%20icons%20-%202024-09-24T162147.524.png)
- ![A Comedy of Errors](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explore%20page%20icons%20-%202024-12-04T112344.494.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=Explore%20page%20icons%20-%202024-12-04T112344.494.png)
- ![Romeo and Juliet](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coriolanus%20(16).png?width=1000&height=1000&name=Coriolanus%20(16).png)

[ Discover more key titles ](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/shakespeare-schools?hsLang=en#free-trial-form)

## Top picks to enrich your Shakespeare lessons 

![Interactive Playtexts](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hubfs/Interactive%20Playtexts%20(3).png "Interactive Playtexts")

### Shakespeare Playtexts

Jump from page to stage with [DT+ Interactive Playtexts](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/blog/interactive-playtexts-macbeth?hsLang=en), which present full Shakespeare texts annotated with production links to enhance learning.

![Compare and Contrast ](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hubfs/Compare%20and%20Contrast%20(1).png "Compare and Contrast ")

### Compare & Contrast

With over [80+ Shakespeare productions to watch online](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/practitioner/william-shakespeare?hsLang=en), our learning resources easily allow students to compare and contrast contemporary contexts.

![Spotlight on Shakespeare](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hubfs/Interactive%20Playtexts%20(5).png "Spotlight on Shakespeare")

### Spotlight On: Series

Designed for younger learners, introduce (or reinforce) Shakespeare lessons with this [series of accessible e-learning videos and graphics](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/spotlight-on?hsLang=en).

![Shakespeare-Sonnets-David-Tennant-Recital-Illuminations](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hubfs/Shakespeare-Sonnets-David-Tennant-Recital-Illuminations.png "Shakespeare-Sonnets-David-Tennant-Recital-Illuminations")

## Teach Shakespeare's Sonnets

Bring Shakespeare's sonnets to life with workshops on iambic pentameter, The Shakespeare Series (an interview collection led by former Director of the Shakespeare Institute, Kate McLuskie), and high-quality recitals featuring some familiar faces:

- **David Tennant:** Sonnet 71
- **Sir Patrick Stewart:** Sonnet 116
- **Noma Dumezweni:** Sonnet 2

[ Book a demo ](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/shakespeare-higher-ed?hsLang=en#free-trial-form)

## Save prep time with high-quality, impactful lesson plans!

Designed to engage students and deepen their understanding of any number of Shakespeare plays and sonnets, lesson plans include:

- Reach-to-teach activities
- Scene and language analysis
- Creative learning exercises

Whether you’re exploring the tragic depth of [*Macbeth*](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/title/macbeth?hsLang=en) or the comedic twists of [*A Midsummer Night’s Dream*](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/title/a-midsummer-nights-dream?hsLang=en), our lesson plans make Shakespeare accessible, relevant, and exciting for students of all levels.

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## Professional Development

### Teaching Tragic Heroes | On-Demand PD

This 2-hour on-demand course will share teaching tips and insights into enhancing literary analysis in your classroom. Hear from a panel of experts as they examine tragic literature's best-known 'heroes', and share practical ideas for compare and contrast activities.

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### Making Shakespeare Cool | Webinar

Get access to panel discussions, live teaching demonstrations, and ready-to-use lesson plans, all designed to help you make Shakespeare's works and language more engaging, accessible, and fun!

[![Watch now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4771810/bd33d09d-9003-44fe-9e1b-70846c46e7cf.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4771810/bd33d09d-9003-44fe-9e1b-70846c46e7cf)

## Unlock your access with a free trial!

## Ready to inspire your students?

Get in touch with a member of our team today and start your institution's access to thousands of engaging teaching and learning resources. 

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