The Shakespeare Workshop

Introduction

The Shakespeare Workshop was founded in 1989 by Tony Butler who has run more than 160 day/weekend theatre-visit workshops. The usual format of a workshop is that we explore a play in a group of not more than 15 people, and then go to a production.

The pattern of the day is to read speeches and scenes from the play, discuss themes and images, have lunch together, and share our thoughts before setting out for the theatre. Knowledgeable Shakespeare enthusiasts join those new to Shakespeare [or this particular play] in the endless discovery offered by the text. No previous experience necessary.

In addition to these theatre days/weekends, Tony has made three visits to Eastern Europe ; two major residential events at Ruskin College Oxford [Hamlet 1993. Macbeth 1994]; two residential holiday weeks [The Tempest, Crete 1997. Midsummer Night’s Dream, France 2008]; and five visits to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

This website, run by Marianne Talbot in Oxford , lists future events. Please explore our website using the links below. To book a place at a workshop follow the Calendar link: booking forms are available under "More details" with each workshop listing.