Every season of Playing Shakespeare ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Playing Shakespeare!

The Two Traditions

Using the Verse

Language and Character

Speeches and Soliloquies

Irony and Ambiguity

Passion and Coolness

Rehearsing the Text

Exploring a Character

Poetry and Hidden Poetry

John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.

The Best Seasons of Playing Shakespeare

The Best Seasons of Playing Shakespeare

Season 1