The audio CD with this edition of Hamlet contains a series of unique recordings to illustrate how different actors place their own interpretation on the play. Hear Sir Laurence Olivier as Hamlet in 1948 and compare this to Simon Russell Beale's performance in 2003. There are also superb performances from Ellen Terry, John Barrymore, Richard Burton and Emma Fielding.
The text is illustrated throughout with photographs from notable productions to bring the play to life in the classroom. There are scenes from a range of productions including Kenneth Branagh's 1996 film and Michael Almereyda's 2000 version, Simon Russell Beale in New York City and Roger Rees at the Royal Shakespeare Company. The book also takes you behind the scenes with reproductions of set drawings, costume designs and scene edits, including drawings from a 1934 production directed by Sir John Gielgud.
As well as the playtext, there are articles covering a range of topics including 'In Production: Hamlet through the Years' by Terri Bourus, 'Hamlet in Popular Culture' by Douglas Lanier, 'A Voice Coach's Perspective on Speaking Shakespeare' by Andrew Wade and 'In the Age of Shakespeare' by Thomas Garvey.
The Sourcebooks Shakespeare Hamlet is an invaluable tool for students of all ages from GCSE to A Level and beyond.

The audio CD with this edition of Romeo & Juliet contains a series of unique recordings to illustrate how different actors place their own interpretation on the play. Hear Ellen Terry in a 1911 recording. Compare that to Kate Beckinsale in a modern version made in 1997. There are also superb performances from Kenneth Branagh, Sir John Gielgud, Dame Judi Dench and Joseph Fiennes.
The text is illustrated throughout with photographs from notable productions, including Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 movie production, the RSC's 1976 production and Baz Luhrmann's 1996 movie production. The book also takes you behind the scenes with reproductions of set drawings, costume designs and scene edits, all from original notes.
As well as the playtext, there are articles covering a range of topics including "In Production: Romeo & Juliet through the Years" by Jill L. Levenson, "Romeo & Juliet in Popular Culture" by Douglas Lanier, "A Voice Coach's Perspective on Speaking Shakespeare" by Andrew Wade and "In the Age of Shakespeare" by Thomas Garvey.
The Sourcebooks Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet is an invaluable tool for students of all ages from GCSE to A Level and beyond.