Speaking to an old school friend about how young people are introduced to Shakespeare showed just how difficult and uninteresting she had found him during her younger years. Being a long-time lover of Shakespeare I began to ponder that frequently-asked question: how can Shakespeare be accessed by young people in a way that is exciting, [...]

Following the announcements about 2012’s World Shakespeare Festival, the Bard takes centre stage yet again. Beginning on the great man’s birthday, the festival will coincide with the London Olympics as a celebration of British arts and culture, and their impact around the world. Yet surely there are issues to be raised here: if we are [...]