Interpreting Shakespeare: a Modern Retrospective
This six-week evening course will explore how the brilliant works of Shakespeare still inform our understanding of the world today.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Wednesday evenings, 1 Oct – 5 Nov 2025
- Course times:
- 7pm–9pm
- Age:
- 18+
- Art form:
- Drama | Theatre appreciation
- Fees:
- £290
- Deadline:
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 19 September 2025 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Autumn Courses (September–November) | Evening Courses
Course info
Book Now
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 19 September 2025 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Read our terms and conditions
Ages 18+
Course Dates & Times
Wednesday evenings on 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October and 5 November 2025
7pm–9pm
About Interpreting Shakespeare: A Modern Retrospective
This six-week evening course will explore how the brilliant works of Shakespeare still inform our understanding of the world today.
With course tutor Lucinda Dawkins, Director at SCRUM Theatre, Creative Associate of Cheek by Jowl, and Associate Director at Krymov Lab London, take a journey through the many ways that Shakespeare has been interpreted since his time through to the modern day, whether as a political weapon, a tool for social change, or a voice for revolution.
The course will be a mixture of lecture-based teaching, with presentations from the tutor, breakout discussion groups and a Q&A with special guests.
Who is the course for?
- Anyone aged 18 and over wanting to gain a deeper understanding of Shakespeare and his plays
- For all levels of experience and familiarity with Shakespeare
What can I expect?
A mix of lecture-based teaching, with presentations from the tutor, breakout discussion groups, a Q&A with special guests and group activities. During the sessions you will also watch clips from performances of Shakespeare's plays and listen to music inspired by his work.
Between each session, there will be optional material available if you would like to investigate the themes of the session further.
Course Fee
£290
Book Now
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 19 September 2025 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Read our terms and conditions
Eligibility
- We welcome participants from all ages 18 and over
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
About the Course Tutor
The course is taught by Lucinda Dawkins.
Lucie is a Director at SCRUM Theatre, Creative Associate of Cheek by Jowl, and Associate Director at Krymov Lab London. Shehas taught Shakespeare short courses at Guildhall School and Barbican. Lucie trained as a director at the Yale School of Drama. She hosts Not True, But Useful…, Cheek by Jowl’s podcast, and is working with Declan Donnellan on his new book on performing Shakespeare.
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