A Shakespearean Day Out
English Literature students explored Shakespeare's birthplace before watching a breath-taking production of Hamlet.
Last Thursday, Year 12 and 13 English Literature students were treated to a Shakespearean day out. After arriving in Stratford in the glorious spring sunshine, students were given time to explore the town (and purchase those all important souvenirs!) Our first appointment was at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Museum, where we learned about Shakespeare’s childhood, schooling, and his father’s trade as a glovemaker. Students enjoyed dressing up in theatrical costume and posing for photos! After that, we had some more time to explore Stratford in the sunshine before having an academic lecture from an RSC expert. She was very impressed with the contributions from the students, especially their knowledge of the play and thoughtful opinions about the possible staging of Hamlet.
We then moved on to the main event: the RSC production of Hamlet, which has been getting rave reviews in the national press. The production was breath-taking, with all the action taking place on a tilting ship, which the students agreed was an innovative spin on Shakespeare’s vision.
