Websites
Below you’ll find a diverse selection of websites that offer valuable resources on topics such as Shakespeare in translation, sign language-accessible performances, glossaries, and insights into theatre interpreting. These online platforms are ideal for deepening your understanding and building your own go-to collection of Shakespeare interpreting tools. Start exploring and bookmarking your favourites today!
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Bell Shakespeare is Australia’s national theatre company dedicated to making Shakespeare’s works accessible, bold, and relevant for contemporary audiences. Their website offers insights into current productions, touring schedules, and education programs, as well as rich resources for teachers, students, and theatre professionals. With a strong focus on storytelling, language, and inclusivity, Bell Shakespeare champions interpretations that connect deeply with Australian voices and experiences. Whether you're studying, teaching, performing, or interpreting, this site is a dynamic resource for exploring Shakespeare through a modern, local lens.
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Gallaudet University video about the First Folio exhibition in 2016.
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Lindsey Snyder - Speak my hands for me: Shakespeare, American Sign Language, and rhetorical gesture.
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Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s website showcases one of Victoria’s most dynamic theatre companies, known for its accessible, high-energy productions of Shakespeare’s works. The site features information on upcoming shows, ticket bookings, community engagement projects, and opportunities to get involved. With a focus on inclusivity, family-friendly performances, and modern interpretations, Melbourne Shakespeare Company brings the Bard’s stories to life for contemporary audiences. It’s an ideal resource for those interested in local theatre, educational outreach, and vibrant outdoor Shakespeare experiences.
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National Theatre at Home is the streaming platform of the UK’s National Theatre, offering world-class productions you can watch anytime, anywhere. The website provides access to a rich library of full-length plays—including Shakespearean classics—filmed live on stage and presented with high production values. With options for individual rental or subscription, it’s a convenient and affordable way to enjoy outstanding theatre from home. Perfect for interpreters, educators, and theatre lovers, the platform also includes subtitles and some signed performances, supporting accessible, inclusive engagement with the performing arts.
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Open Source Shakespeare is a free, comprehensive digital archive of Shakespeare’s complete works, including plays, sonnets, and poems. Built on the 1864 Globe Edition, it offers powerful tools like an advanced search engine, concordance, and detailed statistics. Users can explore texts by act, scene, or character, making it ideal for scholars, educators, performers, and interpreters seeking precise access to Shakespeare’s language. The site also provides downloadable source code and is widely used in academic and theatrical communities worldwide.
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The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) website is the official online home of one of the world’s leading theatre companies. It offers everything from ticket bookings and production information to educational resources, videos, and behind-the-scenes insights. With a focus on Shakespeare’s works and their contemporary relevance, the site showcases performances, tours, and creative projects, both in the UK and internationally. Ideal for interpreters, educators, and theatre lovers, the RSC site is a vibrant hub for exploring Shakespeare on stage and understanding how his plays continue to evolve in modern performance.
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Shakespeare Australia is the online home of the Australian Shakespeare Company, known for its vibrant, outdoor performances and creative adaptations of Shakespeare’s works. The website features current productions, touring schedules, educational programs, and community events that bring Shakespeare to life across Australia. With a focus on accessibility and entertainment, the company presents Shakespeare in engaging, contemporary formats—often in stunning natural settings. Ideal for teachers, performers, and families alike, this site celebrates Shakespeare’s timeless appeal in a uniquely Australian context.
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Shakespeare’s Globe website is the digital gateway to the iconic London theatre dedicated to celebrating and reinventing Shakespeare’s work for modern audiences. It offers access to live and on-demand performances, educational programs, historical information about the original Globe Theatre, and resources for students, teachers, and theatre professionals. Rich in content and beautifully designed, the site is ideal for those preparing to perform, study, or interpret Shakespeare’s plays, providing insight into staging, language, and the vibrant theatrical traditions that bring the Bard’s work to life.
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Shakespeare’s Globe Player is the official streaming platform of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, offering on-demand access to a stunning collection of filmed live performances. From faithful recreations to bold reinterpretations, the site features full-length productions of Shakespeare’s plays, behind-the-scenes insights, and exclusive interviews. With high-quality video and options for subtitles, it’s a fantastic resource for students, educators, interpreters, and anyone passionate about Shakespearean theatre. Whether you're preparing to perform or just exploring the Bard’s legacy, Globe Player brings the magic of the stage directly to your screen.
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Shakespeare’s Words is a comprehensive online resource created by David and Ben Crystal, offering an accessible gateway into the language of Shakespeare. The site features full texts of the plays and poems, accompanied by detailed glossaries that explain the meaning of unusual or archaic words. Whether you're a student, teacher, actor, or interpreter, this tool helps demystify Shakespeare’s language, making it easier to understand the rhythm, vocabulary, and poetic structure of his work. With easy navigation and clear explanations, it’s an essential site for anyone engaging with Shakespeare in performance or study.
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Webinar in spoken English, captioned and interpreted into BSL.
Over the past two years, the ‘Signing Shakespeare’ project (born out of the collaboration between University of Birmingham and the RSC) has worked with D/deaf theatre practitioners and teachers of the D/deaf to tackle the problem of access to Shakespeare for young D/deaf students. There are at least 45,631 deaf children in the UK, only 41.1% of whom pass 5 GCSEs. Many D/deaf children struggle with Shakespeare as the methods of teaching are not easily accessible to them and do not focus on the areas which they find most challenging. 29% of deaf children use some form of sign language; however, there are very few sign language-based resources for studying Shakespeare. The project has undertaken a pilot study on Macbeth with three schools for the D/deaf, producing active lesson plans based on RSC rehearsal-room pedagogy, and making films of key scenes in British Sign Language. Abigail Rokison-Woodall (project lead), is joined by Tracy Irish (RSC), Angie Wootten (UoB) and Charlotte Arrowsmith (actor) to discuss the projects aims and methods and showcase the films. -
SparkNotes Shakespeare offers clear, accessible study guides for all of Shakespeare’s plays and poems. Designed for students, educators, and anyone new to Shakespeare, the site includes plot summaries, character breakdowns, theme analysis, and famous quotes. One of its standout features is the side-by-side "No Fear Shakespeare" format, which pairs the original text with modern English translations—ideal for understanding meaning without losing the rhythm of the original. Whether you're prepping for a performance, writing an essay, or interpreting for an audience, SparkNotes is a go-to resource for making Shakespeare approachable and engaging.
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The Folger Shakespeare Library’s “Explore Shakespeare’s Works” page is a rich digital archive of all Shakespeare’s plays, poems, and sonnets, presented with scholarly accuracy and user-friendly features. Each text includes modern annotations, scene summaries, and performance history, making it an essential tool for students, educators, interpreters, and theatre practitioners. The site also offers audio recordings and access to rare Folger editions, helping users explore Shakespeare’s language in depth. Whether you're reading for pleasure, research, or performance, this resource brings the Bard’s works to life with clarity and context.
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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust website is the official online hub for exploring the life, works, and legacy of William Shakespeare. Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Trust offers access to extensive archives, educational resources, and visitor information for Shakespeare’s family homes. The site features curated articles, teaching materials, and online exhibitions that bring historical context and literary insight to Shakespeare’s world. Whether you're researching, teaching, performing, or interpreting, this site provides rich, authoritative content that deepens understanding and connects you to Shakespeare’s enduring cultural impact.