Insults by Shakespeare - April Gudenrath
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“You’re a fishmonger!” By taking a closer look at Shakespeare’s words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.
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The Hip-hop Shakespeare Company is a music theatre production company founded by MOBO-award winning hip-hop artist Kingslee “Akala” Daley, 25. Based in London, THSC offers young people a different view of the arts and ultimately themselves. Through our education programmes, live music events and music theatre productions we engage young people, particularly those who are considered “hard to reach” and push them toward artistic excellence. By bridging music, theatre and performing arts in non-conventional venues we also strive to alter the perceptions of audiences of all ages, creating the ultimate entertainment experience via literature and the arts across the UK and beyond. This year brings the launch of new and exciting additions to THSC: the announcement of our THSC Artist Associate and Peer Leader programme - watch this space!
Akala demonstrates and explores the connections between Shakespeare and Hip-Hop, and the wider cultural debate around language and it's power.
Sarah Swann loves to insult her students - just as long as it is in the words of the Bard. Learn how teaching Shakespearean insults helps students better understand Shakespeare's work.
Shake it up with some of your own Shakespearean insults. Find out all the ways the Bard would insult you.
Akala demonstrates and explores the connections between Shakespeare and Hip-Hop, and the wider cultural debate around language and it's power.
Sarah Swann loves to insult her students - just as long as it is in the words of the Bard. Learn how teaching Shakespearean insults helps students better understand Shakespeare's work.
Shake it up with some of your own Shakespearean insults. Find out all the ways the Bard would insult you.
Create and share a new lesson based on this one.
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