Watch A Taste of Shakespeare

Name: A Taste of Shakespeare
Genre: Documentary & Biography
Released: 2021-01-06
Cast: Lord Birkett

2021
1 Season

An introduction to some of Shakespeare's favourite plays, presented by Lord Birkett. Well-known scenes from some of Shakespeare's most popular plays are rehearsed, performed and discussed by the students from London's best drama schools at the famous Globe Theatre, London.

A Taste of Shakespeare is a series that ran for 1 seasons (14 episodes) between January 6, 2021 and on Screenbound Pictures Ltd

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16. Hamlet

January 6, 2021

The searing tragedy of young student Hamlet, tormented by his father's death and confronting each of us with the mirror of our own mortality in an imperfect world.

15. King John

January 6, 2021

Richard the Lionheart is dead. His brother John is King of England. Threatened from all sides by Europe, the English noblemen and even his own family, King John will stop at nothing to keep hold of his crown.

14. The Taming of the Shrew

January 6, 2021

Baptista Minola is seeking to sell off her son Katherine to the highest bidder. Cue an explosive battle of the sexes in this electrically charged love story.

13. Romeo and Juliet

January 6, 2021

The most famous story of love at first sight explodes with intense passion and an irresistible desire for change. Will this spark a revolution or will division continue to tear through generations?

11. Richard II

January 6, 2021

The first of Shakespeare's History plays. A story of power and plotting.

10. Pericles

January 6, 2021

Forced to flee his native land, Pericles becomes a refugee at the mercy of sea and strangers. Scarred by the heartbreaking loss of family and home, he submits to the rhythms of the ocean in the hope of a miracle.

9. Othello

January 6, 2021

Othello the Moor, a general employed by the Venetian state, has secretly married Desdemona, a daughter of the senator Brabantio.

8. A Midsummer Night's Dream

January 6, 2021

Shakespeare's most popular comedy, set in an enchanted forest with fairies, sparring lovers and a group of amateur actors who are putting on a play...

7. The Merchant of Venice

January 6, 2021

Considered one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, The Merchant of Venice remains a searing exploration of prejudice and the power of mercy.

6. Macbeth

January 6, 2021

Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder.

5. King Lear

January 6, 2021

King Lear has ruled for many years. As age overtakes him, he divides his kingdom amongst his children. Misjudging their loyalty, he soon finds himself stripped of all the trappings of state, wealth and power that had defined him.

4. Julius Caeser

January 6, 2021

Caesar returns from war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power.

2. Henry V

January 6, 2021

Henry IV is dead and Hal is King. With England in a state of unrest, he must leave his rebellious youth behind, striving to gain the respect of his nobility and people.

1. Antony and Cleopatra

January 6, 2021

Following Caesar's assassination, Mark Antony has reached the heights of power. Now he has neglected his empire for a life of decadent seduction with his mistress, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Torn between love and duty, Antony's military brilliance deserts him, and his passion leads the lovers to their tragic end.

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Where to Watch A Taste of Shakespeare

A Taste of Shakespeare is available for streaming on the Screenbound Pictures Ltd website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch A Taste of Shakespeare on demand at and Tubi TV.