Shakespeare

In this section you can watch animated videos of five of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

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Shakespeare - Hamlet
We are in Denmark, and Hamlet's father, the king, is now dead. Hamlet's uncle has married Hamlet’s mother, and become the new king. A ghost appears, saying he is the dead king, and tells Hamlet he must take revenge.
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Shakespeare - Macbeth
Scotland is at war, and the hero of the battle is Macbeth. This is the story of Macbeth's rise to power, and the terrible consequences of his ambition.
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Shakespeare - Much Ado About Nothing
In a beautiful Italian town, love is in the air. But the path of true love is never easy, especially when other people try to cause problems.
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Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet
In the Italian city of Verona, two families hate each other. Romeo is from the Montague family and Juliet is a Capulet, but they fall in love at first sight. This is their tragic love story.
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Shakespeare - The Tempest
Prospero was once the ruler of Milan, but he has been trapped on an island with his daughter for 12 years. When he uses his magic to create a violent storm, we see that he has a plan for his enemies.