Shakespeare's Verse: Theory and Performance


Many studies of Shakespeare come at it solely from an academic perspective, often forgetting that it was written to be performed. On this course, students learn about the great dramatist from both a literary and practical angle.

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Jamie S

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6 HOURS

6 LESSONS

Shakespeare's Verse: Theory and Performance

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Course Overview



Shakespeare's work was written to be performed. Shakespeare lover? Poetry enthusiast? Budding actor? Then look no further as you work through The Bard's writing in an analytical and practical course. We will be looking at some of Shakespeare's best monologues and duologues written in verse to develop a deep understanding of his techniques. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with all the crucial tools needed to evaluate and perform Shakespearean verse. This course is perfect for those studying English or acting but is aimed at anyone with a keen interest in Shakespeare, performance or poetry.

Course Content



6 LESSONS

6 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Verse: Why Write in a Rhythm?

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Stresses and Meters

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Using the Punctuation

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Imagery and the Space

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Antithesis and Lists

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Poetry in Motion

60 minutes

Key Skills


Theatre

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Educator


Jamie S

Acting Expert

Jamie is a brilliant acting and philosophy Educator who encourages and challenges his students to be creative and think outside the box.