"Shakespeare made entertaining and simple, faithful to the characters and scenes and capturing the essence of the originals."

TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT

"Though shortened and simplified, everything is there except the poetry, which is not lost, but waiting for a later, and now more aware, discovery."

THE GUARDIAN

"A valid way in to Shakespeare... Comparing them with the full version strikes me as an interesting classroom exercise."

SHAKESPEARE AND SCHOOLS PROJECT - Cambridge Institute of Education

SchoolChildren

"I could actually understand for the first time what was happening in a Shakespeare play without it being explained to me!"

"It's easier to understand than any Shakespeare thing, because it's in modern language. So I wasn't confused by the flowery language."

Adults

"I got so absorbed [in Henry V] that I let my saucepan of vegetables boil dry and burn!"

"I didn't know that Shakespeare could be such fun."

A Midsummer Night's Dream

"May I say from a teacher/director/producer point of view, I found your script a wonderful introduction to the great work. For my part, I thoroughly enjoyed your modern version. It struck a chord with all members of our group which as you know has a broad age range."

"The actual performances went very well, and comments from staff and children were very favourable. The cast found the play comical and fun to be involved in and said they would be interested in seeing how Shakespeare had done it!"

Twelfth Night

"Thanks for the script of "Twelfth Night" It was just perfect for my workshop group!"

Henry V

"On the night, the audience - some of whom had definitely not understood any Shakespeare play- were both entertained and enlightened."