Shakespeare?s famous tragedy, describing how a lust for power and the prophecy of three witches transform a brave nobleman into a traitor and murderous tyrant, has mesmerised audiences since its first performance over four centuries ago. Macbeth?s temptation and descent into evil, his wife?s ruthlessness and subsequent madness and the overarching presence of the supernatural are brilliantly evoked in this BBC Radio archive production from 2000, directed...

Detailed notes and commentary accompany the text in this edition of Shakespeare's sonnets. Also included is an introduction to the sonnets' historical, intellectual and cultural context, an index and bibliography.

BBC Radio has a unique heritage when it comes to Shakespeare. Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first full-length play, generations of actors and producers have honed and perfected the craft of making Shakespeare to be heard. In the acclaimed BBC Radio Shakespeare series, each play is introduced by Richard Eyre, former Director of the Royal National Theatre. Revitalised, original and comprehensive, this is Shakespeare for the...

With its cross-dressed heroine, gender games and explorations of sexual ambivalence, 'As You Like It' speaks directly to the 21st century. This text includes detailed notes and commentary on Shakespeare's play, providing a full and comprehensive introduction to its historical and cultural contexts.