Online exhibition: Shakespeare at the National Theatre
Overview
Discover the story of Shakespeare at the National Theatre through eight landmark productions. This online exhibit uses photographs, letters, design sketches, reviews and interviews to illuminate the experiences of directors, actors and audiences.
Keywords
Shakespeare, staging, performance space, design
Browse our digital exhibitions, created in partnership with Google Arts & Culture
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Header image: Judi Dench and Anthony Hopkins in Anthony and Cleopatra, 1989 © Douglas H Jeffery
National Theatre Collection
Watch selected shows on National Theatre Collection – the best of British Theatre, streaming direct into your classroom.
Free for all UK state schools (primary and secondary) and FE colleges.
Archive
Our Archive holds a treasure trove of performance material, including recordings and photographs of our productions.
Free to visit and open to everyone by appointment. School groups are welcome.
The Black Plays Archive
An online catalogue of the first professional production in the UK of plays written by Black British, African, and Caribbean playwrights. Explore our specially written resources for teachers and educators.
More to explore
Hamlet - Shakespeare - education resource
Twelfth Night - Shakespeare - education resource
Othello - Shakespeare - education resource
