William Shakespeare

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

This Donmar Warehouse production was recorded through National Theatre Live on 3rd February, 2011. An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. As Lear's world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. One of the greatest works in western literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human...

The third part of Shakespeare's impressive "Henriad", this play follows "Richard II" and "Henry IV, Part I", and precedes the final play of the tetralogy, "Henry V". Following the events of "Henry IV, Part I", Prince Hal is once again out of favor with his father, the king, who is in his last months of life. In contrast to their relationship in "Part I", Falstaff, the comical criminal, is rejected by Prince Hal. Falstaff and Prince Hal only share...

30-Minute Shakespeare plays three action-packed scenes from this tale of King Navarre and his three lords, who have vowed to retire from women for three years. Naturally, the Princess of France and her three ladies arrive, and comedic courtship ensues. The cutting includes the ridiculous dance of the lords disguised as Russians, the hysterical "Pageant of the Nine Worthies," and a dramatic, bittersweet ending that leaves the King and the three lords...

This Donmar Warehouse production was recorded through National Theatre Live on 30th January, 2014 When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens' hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people. Shakespeare's searing...

This production was recorded through National Theatre Live on 26th September, 2013 Othello, newly married to Desdemona -- who is half his age -- is appointed leader of a major military operation. Iago, passed over for promotion by Othello in favour of the young Cassio, persuades Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. This acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's play about the destructive power of jealousy was nominated for...

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents the most famous scenes from thirteen of Shakespeare's plays, beautifully accompanied by catchy tunes from famous musicians.

Biographical information and critical essays accompany Shakespeare's play about a prince's wavering determination to avenge his father's murder.

Filmed production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

"A Kiswahili translation of Julius Caesar. William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is the first of his three Roman history plays. Closely based on actual events chronicled in Plutarch's Lives, this play is the story of the tragic downfall of Caesar and those who conspired against him. Many of Shakespeare's most memorable lines are found here, in what is considered by some to be the greatest tragedy ever written."--