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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.
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
The Tempest: Prospero Gallery
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The Tempest: Prospero Gallery

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This bank of RSC images from different productions of The Tempest can be used to compare interpretations and spark discussion. Suitable for Key Stage 2 onwards. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
The Tempest: Magic Gallery
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The Tempest: Magic Gallery

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This bank of images from different RSC productions of The Tempest can be used to compare interpretations and spark discussion. Suitable for Key Stage 2 onwards. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Othello and Iago Gallery
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Othello and Iago Gallery

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This bank of images from different RSC productions of Othello can be used to compare interpretations and spark discussion. Suitable for Key Stage 2 onwards. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Antony & Cleopatra 2006 Director Interview
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Antony & Cleopatra 2006 Director Interview

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This printable resource contains an interview transcript about Gregory Doran's production of Antony & Cleopatra. Use this in class to give students an insight into staging and analysis techniques. Director Gregory Doran talks to Carol Chillington Rutter about his production of Antony and Cleopatra. Carol Chillington Rutter is Professor of English Literature at Warwick University. This is a transcription of the Director Talk event on 18 April 2006 which took place in front of an audience at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
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.
Romeo and Juliet Teacher Pack 2018
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Romeo and Juliet Teacher Pack 2018

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2018 production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Erica Whyman and performed at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon and then on tour across the UK. The activities provided are specifically designed to support Key Stage 3-4 students, irrespective of whether they are attending a performance or studying the play in school although there are specific details relating to this production throughout. 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 some key scenes from the play.
Julius Caesar 2012 Discussion Pack
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Julius Caesar 2012 Discussion Pack

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This downloadable Shakespeare resource pack contains questions to stimulate discussion about the play Julius Caesar. There are more resources for teachers, including classroom drama activities on both Julius Caesar and I, Cinna (The Poet), on the I, Cinna (The Poet) website.
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
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.
Macbeth Teacher Pack 2018
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Macbeth Teacher Pack 2018

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2018 production of Macbeth, directed by Polly Findlay and performed in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon and then at the Barbican in London. The activities provided are specifically designed to support Key Stage 3-4 students, irrespective of whether they are attending a performance or studying the play in school although there are specific details relating to this production throughout. There are activities within each section of the pack 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 some key scenes from the play.
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.