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Playing Shakespeare offers students a unique opportunity to spend two weeks at Shakespeare’s Globe exploring Shakespeare in performance.

Participants will:  watch and discuss the Globe productions of The Taming of The Shrew, Richard III and Henry V  meet and talk with Globe Theatre artists involved in the productions  discover more about the plays from leading Shakespeare scholars  develop your acting skills through working with experienced directors on selected scenes from Shakespeare’s plays  share scenes on the Globe Stage  receive a certificate upon completion of the course.

You are eligible to apply for the course if you:  are aged 16 – 19  have an interest in Shakespeare  are able to travel to and from the Globe independently  are able to provide your own accommodation  are competent speakers of English  are able to attend one 8 am session on Friday 24th August.

Participants will take part in movement, text and voice master classes. They will work with a director to create an ensemble performance of scenes which will be presented on stage at the Globe on Friday 24th August.

Course fees: £1400. Fees include all tuition, tickets to the three productions and a final lunch reception on Friday 24th August. Fees do not include meals and refreshments, travel or accommodation (participants will be provided with a 25% discount for Theo’s, the Globe Education, Sackler Studios Cafe).

Closing date for applications is Friday 29th June at 5pm. A limited number of places are available.

Please download and complete an application form. Remember to affix a recent passport sized photo to this application form Return your completed application form to: David Workman, Projects Manager Shakespeare’s Globe,21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT Or to david.w@shakespearesglobe.com All participants under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent or guardian.

Candidates will be informed if their application has been successful by Friday 6th July.