Shakespeare Lives: The Plays & Sonnets
"I could be bounded in a nutshell and count myself a king of infinite space."
Watch performances, clips and discussions and discover more content from the Shakespeare Lives partners (the BBC, British Council, the RSC, Shakespeare's Globe, the Royal Opera House, Hay Festival and the BFI) by visiting our Play and Sonnets pages.
Explore Shakespeare's Plays and Sonnets
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Hamlet
A deep insight into probably Shakespeare's greatest role and some of the actors who have taken on the challenge.
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Macbeth
Shakespeare's murderous psychological thriller examined and interpreted.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
"I have had a dream" - explore Shakespeare's enchanting play.
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Romeo and Juliet
Discover interpretations of Shakespeare's tragic teenage 'star cross'd lovers' from ballet, opera, film, TV and much more.
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The Tempest
"Our revels now are ended". As the Shakespeare Lives Festival draws to a close we celebrate his final, magical play.
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The Sonnets
William Shakespeare certainly had a lot to say about love. Find out how the BBC and the Shakespeare Lives partners have been celebrating his 154 sonnets in this anniversary year.
