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Online exhibition: Shakespeare at the National Theatre

Drama English Performing Arts
Two actors sit near each other on a stage. One is dressed in Roman armour and the other is in an elaborate dress. The picture is in black and white.

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.

Explore the online exhibition

A black-and-white photo of a man and woman in historical costumes. The man, with a mustache and curly hair, points his finger while smiling at the woman, who has curly blonde hair and is also smiling. Both appear engaged in an animated conversation.
Much Ado About Nothing (1965). Maggie Smith as Beatrice. Photo by Zoe Dominic.

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

A classroom of pupils watching the NT Collection on a screen.

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.

National Theatre Collection
A picture of the Archive research room, people sifting through archive material and others sat at a computer with headphones

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.

Archive
The writer Winsome Pinnock during rehearsals for her play, Leave Taking, in 1995 - holding a hot drink whilst someone points a pencil at a script

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.

 

The Black Plays Archive

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Online exhibition: Shakespeare at the National Theatre
KS3 KS4 KS5
Two actors sit near each other on a stage. One is dressed in Roman armour and the other is in an elaborate dress. The picture is in black and white.

Online exhibition: Shakespeare at the National Theatre

Drama English Performing Arts
Online exhibition: Black Plays at the National Theatre
KS3 KS4 KS5
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