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A short ensemble play exploring dilemmas, choices, consequences, and alternate outcomes to some of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

*What if Romeo had waited?
*What if Macbeth had said no?
*What if a single decision could change everything?

Framed by a reflective chorus and narrator, the play invites both performers and audience to “rewind” pivotal moments and consider alternative outcomes. Each scene demonstrates how one different decision can completely transform relationships, power, and endings, turning tragedy into resolution, and conflict into growth.

Running Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Number of Speaking Roles: 18 to 26 (highly flexible with doubling and ensemble use)
Suitable For: Year 6 to Year 9 (adaptable)

CHARACTERS
Chorus / Narrators (4 to 8 actors)
Romeo
Juliet
Friar
Messenger
Lord Capulet
Lord Montague
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Hamlet
Ghost
Claudius
Horatio
Oberon
Titania
Puck
2 to 4 Fairies / Humans (ensemble roles)
Othello
Desdemona
Iago
Prospero
Miranda
Ariel
Enemy (Alonso/Antonio equivalent)

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The Total Shakespeare Experience: Schemes, Scripts, Time Travel, Theatre and Trivia

**Explore the World of Shakespeare in your Drama lessons!** This comprehensive Shakespeare resource pack offers a wide range of 15 engaging and interactive materials designed to captivate young learners and bring the Bard’s works to life on stage. This extensive collection includes. 🎭 **Detailed Schemes of Work:** Dive deep into the heart of Shakespeare with fully planned and resourced schemes of work for Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, and Macbeth. Each scheme includes: Extensive PowerPoint presentations Supporting worksheets and activities Opportunities for performance, discussion, and creative exploration 🎭 **One-Act and 10-Minute Scripts:** Introduce your students to Shakespeare’s greatest works in an accessible and dynamic way with a selection of short, performance-ready scripts. These condensed adaptations of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Twelfth Night are perfect for rehearsals, assemblies, and class performances, offering opportunities to explore character, language, and stagecraft. In addition, try out a short time-travelling script, where a group of students find themselves meeting Shakespeare himself, along with a script exploring 'What If?' moments in classic Bard plays! 🧠 **Shakespeare-Themed Quizzes:** Test your students’ knowledge and understanding with two exciting Shakespeare quizzes, designed to reinforce key themes, characters, and plots while adding an element of fun and competition to your lessons. 📜 **Shakespeare-Themed Timelines:** Bring context and clarity to your Shakespeare unit with two pupil-friendly chronology resources; Shakespeare’s Life Story and The Globe Theatre Timeline. Whether you're exploring tragic love, magical mischief, or comic confusion, these resources ensure your students develop a deep understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s timeless tales. Perfect for Key Stage 2 to 5 learners, these materials provide everything needed to engage, challenge, and inspire!

£25.00

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