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Shorter Shakespeare series
Illustrated scripts: (A5 size) (click to see larger image)
NEW in full colour The Tempest also Romeo and Juliet.
Forthcoming: The Merchant Of Venice
Free copy of Will Works (copiable ideas for teaching Shakespeare) with every order of 15 or more copies.
Romeo and Juliet: 'an excellent adaptation ... very well presented, superb colour photographs from various modern productions on virtually every page. The effect of the abridgement is to clarify plot, the power of the poetry is not reduced.’ The School Librarian
The Tempest: 'A brilliant series and very accessible. Just what schools need to bring one of the more difficult plays of the Bard into the 21st Century.' Geoff Dubber, Education Libraries and Learning & Vice Chair, School Library Association
'Fabulous' Jane Waters, Key Stage 3 Literacy Consultant, London Borough of Redbridge
"The Shorter Shakespeare can be unreservedly recommended"The School Librarian
'Fantastic. I couldn't have a more perfect text or teacher resource.
Our kids are really enjoying every moment of it - even the less able ones.
Congratulations.'Prue Greene
'Brilliant - a life saver!'Ray Cameron-Goodman,Campbeltown Grammar School, Argyll
Introduction to the Shorter Shakespeare series
The Shorter Shakespeare series is the indispensable introduction to the greatest literature in the English language. The scripts are shortened and illustrated versions in the original language with links by modern narrators. They are ideal for both performance and study. A review on www.schoolsnet.com commented: 'Five Star Rating: A fantastic resource... A real gem... Indispensable!'
So why do we need shortened versions?
All young people should be able to enjoy the very essence of a Shakespeare play but too often difficulties of language, sub plot and sheer length can be barriers. Most students need an introduction to Shakespeare that will engage them in the story, interest them in the characters and introduce them to the language.
Too many people look back on their introduction to Shakespeare at school as a rather unhappy experience. So the idea of this series is to awaken an early enthusiasm for the plays. Our shortened versions make the texts manageable and accessible for everyone.
As Peter Hollindale in The School Librarian said our series 'makes Shakespeare inviting to teenagers across the ability range.'
Performance The scripts are ideal for performance, running at about 50 minutes.
There is no fee unless an admission charge is made - contact us for permission.
Illustrated scripts: (A5 size)
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Henry V, Macbeth, Merchant of Venice (forthcoming), Much Ado about Nothing, Romeo & Juliet, The Tempest, Twelfth Night.
£3.99 each
15+ copies only £2.99 each
30+ £2.50 each
50+ £2.25 each
100+ £1.99 each (of an individual title or a mix, plus free teacher's book of your choice. If you order a mix we will manually adjust the price on your invoice)
Shorter Shakespeare
Sampler pack
Sampler pack: all 7 published scripts & 3 teacher's books (Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet). £69.95. Save £32.83
Teacher's Copiable Resource Books
Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night. £24.95 each. Half price with 50 scripts and free with 100.
Henry V Illustrated Script from £1.99
Macbeth Illustrated Script from £1.99
Macbeth Teachers Book £24.95
Merchant of Venice (forthcoming) from £1.99
A Midsummer Night's Dream Illustrated Script from £1.99
Much Ado about nothing Script from £1.99
Romeo & Juliet Illustrated Script from £1.99
Romeo & Juliet Teachers Book £24.95
The Tempest from £1.99
Twelfth Night Illustrated Script from £1.99
Twelfth Night Teachers Book £24.95
Shorter Shakespeare Sampler pack £69.95
Shorter Shakespeare series script eBooks
Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest and Much Ado About Nothing are available as full colour pdfs which can be emailed to you.
Praise for the series 
Shorter Shakespeare series script eBooks