Shakespeare’s Shorts
‘Brevity is the soul of wit!’
Introduce your students to the characters, plot, and language of some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays in the most engaging, memorable way!
HALF-HOUR HAMLET
This highly physical production takes out all the procrastination – the tragedy is performed in 20 minutes, then in 7 minutes, and again in just 3.


EXPRESS MACBETH
This pacey performance spins the murder, betrayal, and madness of the Scottish Play into a tale of fun, frivolity, and… well, madness!


ROMEO & JULIET
This lively show turns the tragedy of the star-crossed lovers into a high-paced comedy with plenty of wooden-sword-buckling!


EACH OF OUR SHAKESPEARE’S SHORTS PERFORMANCES INCLUDE:
- Professional Actors from QSE’s Core Ensemble
- QSE’s clarity of text
- Audience interaction
- Music from QSE’s Actors/ Musicians
- Voice trained actors – no mics required
- Post show Q&A with the cast
- Teacher’s Resource Kit
“We enjoyed the production and know that the students will get a lot from it. They found it enjoyable, especially the comic element. Getting students up on stage was different!”
Pauline Donaldson, St. Peter’s Lutheran
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or e-mail Leah at shakespeareshorts@qldshakespeare.org.