Stand Up for Shakespeare

8,845 people have already signed up to our manifesto.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO SUPPORT STAND UP FOR SHAKESPEARE?

Tell your local media and your MP that your school is supporting Stand up for Shakespeare and supporting the RSC's manifesto for teaching Shakespeare in schools by:

Display the Stand up for Shakespeare poster
Download and print this A3 poster and display it in your school to show your support.
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Sending out a press release
Tailor the press release template to include details of your school and send it out to your local newspapers, radio and TV companies. You could mention what your school is doing that relates to the manifesto - for example, pupils are involved in a workshop or your school is presenting a play.
Press release template »

Organise a photo call in your school
Invite your local newspaper to a photo shoot in your school.
Photo call invite template »

Writing to your local MP
Compose your own letter to your local MP explaining why you're supporting Stand up for Shakespeare.


Quick links

Manifesto

Download our manifesto for full information about the initiative

Sign Up

See who's signed up in support of our manifesto and add your name to the list

School Assemblies Week

From 26 - 30 January 2008, host a Stand Up for Shakespeare assembly in your school.

Seeing Shakespeare Live

More information on current live productions of Shakespeare's plays

More Information

Examples of good practice

More about RSC approaches

Background

RSC action

Your role