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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.

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From the RSC's Macbeth and the Globe's Romeo and Juliet, to productions from Stratford Festival, Donmar Warehouse, and BroadwayHD, explore the full DT+ Shakespeare Collection in this short trailer.

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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.

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Top picks to enrich your Shakespeare lessons 

Interactive Playtexts

Shakespeare Playtexts

Jump from page to stage with DT+ Interactive Playtexts, which present full Shakespeare texts annotated with production links to enhance learning.

Compare and Contrast

Compare & Contrast

With over 80+ Shakespeare productions to watch online, our learning resources easily allow students to compare and contrast contemporary contexts.

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.

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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

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 or the comedic twists of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, our lesson plans make Shakespeare accessible, relevant, and exciting for students of all levels.

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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!

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