Half the world’s school children study Shakespeare!
What is it about this 400 year-old playwright that continues to find a place in the lives of school children in countries as diverse as China, Hungary, Oman, Philippines, South Africa, Ukraine, Vietnam and many more?
The RSC, British Museum, National Theatre, British Council and Tate Modern are exploring the influence of Shakespeare in classrooms and rehearsal rooms across the world through Worlds Together, a major international conference, as well as through the special events and projects available online and in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and Newcastle upon Tyne.
We invite you to share your views, knowledge and experience as a teacher, student or artist by taking part in any of the World Shakespeare Festival projects.
Join the RSC, British Museum, National Theatre, British Council and Tate Modern for this major international forum to explore the place of Shakespeare and the arts in young people's lives across the world.
Find out more about teaching Shakespeare worldwide and share your knowledge.and experience by contributing to the Wiki Shakespeare project.
Take part in a programme of workshops and conferences to connect teachers and students with theatre-makers and artists across the world.
Performance events developed by and/or for young people in Stratford-upon-Avon.
An engaging production for 11+. Performances in the Swan plus a free live webcast for all UK schools on 2 July 2012. For ages 11+.
For those delivering the Bronze Arts Award, the Shakespeare Challenge celebrates how Shakespeare's plays are interpreted around the world.
