How the Americans take on a personal favourite holds up against its British counterpart.

Flabbergast Theatre stayed loyal to a classic but approached it in a refreshing and visually beautiful way.

This latest re-imagining of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy helps to modernise the text for a younger audience, sometimes at the cost of nuance and coherence

Like Quince says in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', "Come, sit down, every mother's son, and rehearse your parts!" I'll try and make that rehearsal period a bit smoother.

Bursting with comedy, lust, tragedy and so much more. Impromptu Shakespeare combines the world of Shakespearian humour with modern-day culture to craft a unique show every night that left an audience howling. 

The Tempest is a play about magic, betrayal, love and forgiveness. Bloomin’ Arts Theatre Company features their exciting adaptation of Shakespeare’s tale at this year’s Brighton Fringe. 

The BBC is making hundreds of its Shakespeare programmes available free to schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

Who did it best, and why?

What is it that makes Shakespeare so special, and is his work still relevant today?

Casting a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring the majority of the cast and story line having a queer feel. 

"I’ve traveled to amazing places and formed friendships beyond language barriers. I love making heart connections directly with an audience."

An inventive show using the words of Shakespeare to explore the relationship of an imprisoned pair.