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The Royal Shakespeare Company creates theatre at its best, made in Stratford upon Avon and shared around the world. We place a special emphasis on sharing Shakespeare’s work with children and young people. We believe that young people get the most out of Shakespeare’s plays when they see them performed live and actively explore the text ‘on their feet’. This means speaking the words out-loud and bringing tried and tested RSC rehearsal room approaches into the classroom through our resources.

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The Royal Shakespeare Company creates theatre at its best, made in Stratford upon Avon and shared around the world. We place a special emphasis on sharing Shakespeare’s work with children and young people. We believe that young people get the most out of Shakespeare’s plays when they see them performed live and actively explore the text ‘on their feet’. This means speaking the words out-loud and bringing tried and tested RSC rehearsal room approaches into the classroom through our resources.
Advice for Directing your School Play
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Advice for Directing your School Play

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This pack forms part of the resources created for RSC Education's Dream Team 2016. You can register for Dream team here http://www.dream2016.org.uk/education/ download further resources and participate in the activities taking place across the UK in 2016. This pack focuses on directing A Midsummer Night's Dream in your school. This is a resource that can be used by both primary and secondary school teachers.
The Role of the Designer in Performance
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The Role of the Designer in Performance

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This pack forms part of the resources created for RSC Education's Dream Team 2016. You can register for Dream team here http://www.dream2016.org.uk/education/ download further resources and participate in the activities taking place across the UK in 2016. Written by Director of Design Stephen Brimson Lewis, this pack focuses on the role of the designer in performance generally and specifically in A Midsummer Night's Dream. This is a resource that can be used by both primary and secondary school teachers.
The Role of Music in Performance
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The Role of Music in Performance

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This pack forms part of the resources created for RSC Education's Dream Team 2016. You can register for Dream team here http://www.dream2016.org.uk/education/ download further resources and participate in the activities taking place across the UK in 2016. Written by composer Lynne Plowman this pack focuses on the role of music in performance generally and specifically in A Midsummer Night's Dream. This is a resource that can be used by both primary and secondary school teachers.
What is the Role of the Director?
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What is the Role of the Director?

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This pack forms part of the resources created for RSC Education's Dream Team 2016. You can register for Dream team here http://www.dream2016.org.uk/education/ download further resources and participate in the activities taking place across the UK in 2016. This pack has been written by the Deputy Artistic Director of the RSC Erica Whyman and focuses on the role of the director generally and specifically in directing A Midsummer Night's Dream. It is a resource that can be used by both primary and secondary school teachers.
First Encounters:  The Taming of the Shrew 2014 Teacher Pack
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First Encounters: The Taming of the Shrew 2014 Teacher Pack

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This pack has been designed to support the RSC’s 2014 First Encounter Production of The Taming of the Shrew, edited and directed by Michael Fentiman. The RSC’s First Encounter series for young audiences aims to give children and young people a vivid, accessible and enjoyable first experience of Shakespeare’s work. These specially edited productions are created to provide a great first introduction to Shakespeare’s plays for new audiences and sow the seeds for a life-long relationship with them. The activities provided are specifically designed to support Key Stage 3-4 students, irrespective of whether they are attending a performance, watching it on video or studying the play in school. The pack is divided up into 8 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: The Story Page; Q&A with the Director; Storyboard; Creating Characters; The Minola Girls; The Battle for Bianca; Creating the World and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play.
Henry V 2015- Teacher Pack for Primary Schools
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Henry V 2015- Teacher Pack for Primary Schools

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This Primary Teachers’ pack supports the RSC’s 2015 production of Henry V, directed by Gregory Doran, which opened on 12 September 2015 at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. This pack is designed to support primary school children who are reading, performing or watching a performance of Henry V. There are more activities available in the Henry V KS3-4 Teacher Pack that can be adapted for younger pupils. The pack is divided up into 4 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: Knowing the Story; Exploring the Characters; Staging War and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play.
Shakespeare's History Plays - Family Tree
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Shakespeare's History Plays - Family Tree

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A visual resource of the royal lineage encompassing a selection of Shakespeare's History plays, including RSC production images from the 2013 production of Richard II, the 2014 productions of Henry IV parts I and II and the 2015 production of Henry V. Suitable for Key Stage 1 onwards. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Hamlet (2008) Teacher's Notes
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Hamlet (2008) Teacher's Notes

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These notes are created for teachers and leaders wishing to introduce their group to Hamlet and in particular the RSC's 2008 production directed by Gregory Doran. The activities provided are specifically designed to support Key Stage 3-5 students, irrespective of whether they are attending a performance, watching it on video or studying the play in school. The pack is divided up into 11 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: Creating Hamlet's friends; Adding detail to Hamlet's friends; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern; Edited scene (Act 2 Scene 2) Edited scene (Act 3 Scene 2); Creating a contemporary Hamlet; Exploring To be or not to be; Edited scene (Act 2 Scene 2) ; Creating Osric; Should Hamlet fight? and Edited scene (Act 5 Scene 2). The activities created in this pack follow directly from RSC rehearsal room practice. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Othello Teacher Pack 2015
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Othello Teacher Pack 2015

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2015 production of Othello, directed by Iqbal Khan, which opened on 4th June at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 5 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: Exploring the Story; A Man’s World; Inconstancy; The Resolution and Resources. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Henry V 2015 Teacher Pack
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Henry V 2015 Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2015 production of Henry V, directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran, which opened on 12 September at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The activities provided are specifically designed to support Key Stage 3-4 students, irrespective of whether they are attending a performance, watching it on video or studying the play in school. The pack is divided up into 6 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: Imagining the Story; Two Kingdoms; Leadership in War; Band of Brothers; A Royal Meeting and Resources. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play.
The Merchant of Venice 2015 Teacher Pack
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The Merchant of Venice 2015 Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2015 production of The Merchant of Venice, directed by Polly Findlay, which opened at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 6 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: About this Pack; Exploring the Story; The Republic of Venice; Status and Wealth; Hazarding and Justice and the Resolution . There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Much Ado about Nothing 2014 Teacher Pack
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Much Ado about Nothing 2014 Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2014 production of Much Ado About Nothin (Love's Labour's Won) , directed by Christopher Luscombe, which opened at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 6 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: About this pack and the Broadcasts; Exploring the Story; Establishing; Female Relationships; Beatrice and Benedick and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Love's Labour's Lost 2014 Teacher Pack
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Love's Labour's Lost 2014 Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2015 production of Love's Labour's Lost, directed by Christopher Luscombe. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 5 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: Exploring the Story; The Characters; The Language of Love; Life and Learning and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2014) Teacher Pack
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The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2014) Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2014 production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Royal Court Associate Director Simon Godwin. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying the play (but can be adapted for other ages), offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 6 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: About this pack and the Broadcasts; Exploring the Story; The Worlds of the Play; Love and Status; Betrayal and Friendship and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Henry IV Part II 2014 Teacher Pack
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Henry IV Part II 2014 Teacher Pack

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This printable teaching resource has been inspired by the rehearsal process of Gregory Doran in preparing for the 2014 production of this play. The activities are designed to support you in exploring the play with your students and can be adapted for different age groups.
Henry IV Part I 2014 Primary Teacher Pack
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Henry IV Part I 2014 Primary Teacher Pack

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This printable teaching resource has been inspired by the rehearsal process of Gregory Doran in preparing for the 2014 production of this play. The activities are designed to support primary pupils in exploring the play and its characters for the first time.
Henry IV Part I 2014 Teacher Pack
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Henry IV Part I 2014 Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2014 production of Henry IV Part I, directed by Greg Doran. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 7 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: About this pack and the Broadcasts; The ‘Grey Period’; Exploring the Story; Character Connections; The World of Prince Hal; Hal and Hotspur and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Richard II 2013 Teacher Pack
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Richard II 2013 Teacher Pack

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This printable teaching resource has been inspired by the rehearsal process of Gregory Doran in preparing for the 2013 production of this play. The activities are designed to support you in exploring context with your students and introduces some of the text's themes. The pack accompanies the RSC's broadcast of Richard II, which will took place on 15 November 2013.