The balcony scene
Read this extract from the famous balcony scene, where Juliet is talking about her love for Romeo. Shakespeare’s original version JULIET ‘Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou …
Course: Exploring English: Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s language in everyday English
One of Shakespeare’s gifts to the world has been the wonderful idioms and proverbs which he used or invented. In this video, Shaheen describes her experience of preparing to act …
The ambition of Lady Macbeth
In this video, actor Shaheen Khan talks about the ambition of Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth desperately wants power, so she makes her husband, Macbeth, want the same thing. And ultimately, …
The story of Romeo and Juliet
Watch the video and listen to actor Jade Anouka tell the story of Romeo and Juliet. As you watch, make notes. What do you learn about: The Montagues The Capulets …
The most important ideas in Romeo and Juliet
Actor Jade Anouka has taken the role of Juliet at The Globe Theatre, London. In this video, Jade talks about some of the themes in Romeo and Juliet. Here are …
