Pupils concerned studying Shakespeare will not help with jobs, poll shows
He may be the world’s greatest dramatist, but many young people are concerned that knowing the works of Shakespeare will not help them get a job.
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School strikers threaten Royal Shakespeare Company boycott over BP links
School strikers have threatened to boycott the Royal Shakespeare Company over “sickening” links to oil giant BP.
World’s only cycling Shakespeare company perform in Dundee
A group of a Shakespearean performers included a visit to Dundee on their whistle-stop tour of Scotland on bikes.
Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre to pop up at Blenheim Palace
Four of William Shakespeare’s most loved plays are coming to the grounds of “Britain’s Greatest Palace”.
Sir Kenneth Branagh praises David Mitchell ahead of Upstart Crow cameo
Sir Kenneth Branagh has said he has fulfilled a “much-cherished ambition” by starring alongside David Mitchell in sitcom Upstart Crow.
Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen to visit Dundee as part of tour to celebrate 80th birthday
Sir Ian McKellen has spoken about how regional theatre launched his career as he prepares to embark on an 80-date tour of the United Kingdom - including Dundee.
In his own words: Sir Ian McKellen on the regional theatres he will tour
Sir Ian McKellen will celebrate his 80th birthday with an 80-date tour of the UK in support of regional theatre.
In pictures: Sir Ian McKellen’s career on and off stage
Sir Ian McKellen’s career has been one of incredible variety, with the actor taking on countless Shakespearean stage roles and parts in Hollywood blockbusters.
Dundee school kids have ‘wheelie’ good time at Shakespeare play
Schoolchildren were treated to an offbeat take on a classic William Shakespeare play by a cycling-themed theatre troupe.
Martin Freeman and James Norton in Shakespeare gala evening
Martin Freeman, James Norton and Jack Whitehall will be treading the boards to raise funds for refugees.