Hamlet
A
young prince meets with his father's ghost, who alleges that his own brother,
now married to his widow, murdered him. The prince devises a scheme to test the
truth of the ghost's accusation, feigning wild madness while plotting a brutal
revenge. But his apparent insanity soon begins to wreak havoc on innocent and
guilty alike
Julius Caesar
Loved
by the Roman crowd but increasingly feared by the Senators, Caesar increasingly
shows signs of his desire to abolish the Republic and crown himself emperor. A
conspiracy is hatched, led by Cassius and Brutus, who murder Caesar on the
steps of the Capitol.
Macbeth
Goaded
by his ambitious wife, Macbeth murders Duncan, King of Scotland, in order to
succeed to the throne. Tortured by his conscience and fearful of discovery, the
Scottish nobleman becomes tangled in a web of treachery and deceit that
ultimately spells his doom.
Othello
One
of the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies, Othello tells the story of a
Moorish general who is deemed one of the Venetian state's most reliable
soldiers. However, his ensign Iago harbours an obscure hatred against his
general, and when Othello secretly marries the beautiful daughter of the
Venetian senator Brabanzio, Iago begins his subtle campaign of vilification.
Romeo and Juliet
A
young man and woman meet by chance and fall instantly in love. But their
families are bitter enemies, and in order to be together the two lovers must be
prepared to risk everything. Set in a city torn apart by feuds and gang
warfare, Romeo and Juliet is a tragic tale of star-crossed lovers and feuding
families.
The Merchant of Venice
Antonio
promises money to help his friend Bassanio woo Portia. He borrows the sum
needed from the cruel Shylock, but there will be a dreadful penalty if the loan
is not repaid.
The Tempest
Prospero
and his daughter Miranda have been exiled to a mysterious island, where he uses
his magical powers to control his enemies.
Twelfth Night
Viola and her twin brother Sebastian are separated in a storm, which washes them both up at different points on the shores of Illyria. Believing each other to be dead, both attempt to survive by using their wits.
Viola and her twin brother Sebastian are separated in a storm, which washes them both up at different points on the shores of Illyria. Believing each other to be dead, both attempt to survive by using their wits.