2010 October

Convinced his wife is having an affair, King Leontes imprisons her while he seeks advice on whether his fears are correct. But by the time the truth emerges his actions have ended in tragedy.

Benedick and Beatrice scorn love and marriage. Hero and Claudio can think of little else. But when the trickster Don John gets involved the two sets of young lovers have their worlds turned upside down.

This collection of 154 of Shakespeare sonnets sees the bard touch on a vast range of themes including the mortality, beauty and love.

In this bold and deep play, Shakespeare explores the nature of suffering and kinship. A profound tragedy that stands among the playwright’s best works.

A riotous comedy about mistaken identity, Twelfth Night was originally written by Shakespeare for the Christmas season.

A comedy that flirts with tragedy? Anti-Semitic or a tract against ignorance? The Merchant of Venice is the subject of much debate and probably the playwright’s most controversial work.

In this acclaimed play, Shakespeare explores the virtues of strong leadership through the tale of King Henry V’s victory over the French at Agincourt.

Katherina is headstrong and an unwilling object of Petruchio’s affections. But keen to marry a wealthy bride, Petruchio is determined to break her will.

An artful comic play centred around mistaken identity and misguided passion that features one of Shakespeare’s best known monologues: ‘All the world’s a stage’.

Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, jealously and betrayal, introduces us to Othello, the Moor of Venice, who is manipulated by his servant with tragic consequences.