Stunningly simplistic and spankingly brilliant idea...loaded with ideas and stuffed with so much well-intended fun that only the most pompous of purist could dare accuse it of sacrilege.-Venue Magazine This brilliant collection of re-imagined stories is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare for students of all ages. They are funny, fresh, intriguing and poignant, and use a supreme storyteller's skill to bring us into the worlds of some of Shakespeare's best-loved characters and plays. A must for all teachers who want to excite and inspire their students about Shakespeare's work and the possibilities of theatre.-Jacqui O'Hanlon, Director of Education, Royal Shakespeare Company An entertaining introduction to the Bard and an invaluable teaching aid, with much to offer both the novice and the enthusiast.... [they] work both as standalone productions and as worthwhile accompaniments to the plays that inspired them. - Exeunt Magazine Compellingly idiosyncratic portraits of four of Shakespeare's characters... Crouch's drama becomes a provocative examination of the voyeuristic nature of the art form... They left me wanting more I, Shakespeares. - Around the Globe
Stunningly simplistic and spankingly brilliant idea loaded with ideas and stuffed with so much well-intended fun that only the most pompous of purist could dare accuse it of sacrilege. Venue Magazine This brilliant collection of re-imagined stories is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare for students of all ages. They are funny, fresh, intriguing and poignant, and use a supreme storyteller's skill to bring us into the worlds of some of Shakespeare's best-loved characters and plays. A must for all teachers who want to excite and inspire their students about Shakespeare's work and the possibilities of theatre. Jacqui O'Hanlon, Director of Education, Royal Shakespeare Company An entertaining introduction to the Bard and an invaluable teaching aid, with much to offer both the novice and the enthusiast.... [they] work both as standalone productions and as worthwhile accompaniments to the plays that inspired them. - Exeunt Magazine Compellingly idiosyncratic portraits of four of Shakespeare's characters... Crouch's drama becomes a provocative examination of the voyeuristic nature of the art form... They left me wanting more I, Shakespeares. - Around the Globe