A Taste of Shakespeare

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  • 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 is currently running and has 1 seasons (14 episodes). The series first aired on January 6, 2021.

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Hamlet
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.
King John
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.
The Taming of the Shrew
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.
Romeo and Juliet
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?
Richard II
11. Richard II
January 6, 2021
The first of Shakespeare's History plays. A story of power and plotting.
Pericles
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.
Othello
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.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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...
The Merchant of Venice
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.
Macbeth
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.
King Lear
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.
Julius Caeser
4. Julius Caeser
January 6, 2021
Caesar returns from war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power.
Henry V
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.
Antony and Cleopatra
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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  • Premiere Date
    January 6, 2021