Stand Up for Shakespeare

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STAND UP FOR SHAKESPEARE - CAMPAIGN VIDEO


The video clip above gives examples of children and young people living out the principles of the manifesto and interviews with actors who are key supporters of Stand up for Shakespeare, including David Tennant, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Judi Dench. We hope it will inspire you and your students to support the manifesto!

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For further information about the campaign, please explore this site: www.rsc.org.uk/standupforshakespeare

Credits

Camera and sound:
MayaVision - Judi Dench and Patrick Stewart extracts
Max White (freelance) - David Tennant extract
All other filming by Tim Baxter (RSC)

Editor: Max White (RSC)

With thanks to students and teachers of the RSC's Learning and Performance Network:

Abbotsfield School for Boys
Churchill Gardens Community Primary School
Fred Longworth Performing Arts College
Fred Nicholson School
Hesketh Fletcher C of E High School
Hoyland Common Primary School
Icknield Secondary School
Milton Abbot Primary School
Queen’s Park Primary School
St. Robert of Newminster RC Comprehensive School

Introducing Shakespeare

Approaching Shakespeare for the first time? Try these practical activities and teaching resources:

Seeing Shakespeare Live

More information on current live productions of Shakespeare's plays