Shakespeare and Early Modern Theatre

Six episodes combine history, biography, iconic performances, and new analysis to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays (Macbeth, Richard II, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Henry IV, Henry V, Hamlet, Tempest).

An intimate look at William Shakespeare and his world. Also available from our streaming video collection, see link at left.

Four plays: Much Ado About Nothing, Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Also available from our streaming video collection, see link at left.

The process of set design for Royal Shakespeare Company productions is described by the people who make it all happen. Also available from our streaming video collection, see link at left.

Vol. 1 of Changing Stages: 100 Years of Theatre. In this six-part series, Sir Richard Eyre--former director of the Royal National Theatre--explores the history of 20th century drama and its confluence with the theater of Ireland, America, and Germany. VOLUME 1: Shakespeare, Drama's DNA (59 min)