I, Shakespeare: I, Malvolio; I, Cinna (the poet); I, Peaseblossom; I, Banquo; I, Caliban - Methuen Drama Play Collections

Twelfth Night, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, and The Tempest... in a way youâve never seen them before. Away from the rest of their plays, Malvolio, Cinna, Peaseblossom, Banquo, and Caliban tell their tales, each in a solo-show written for younger audiences, by acclaimed playwright Tim Crouch.

No longer burdened by iambic pentameter, these five can finally speak their truthâ¦Fusing Shakespeare with meta-theatre, multimedia, creative tasks, and philosophical playfulness, Crouch reimagines these secondary Shakespearean characters in a way that is accessible and engaging to young audiences. Featuring an introduction from Crouch that explains the origin of the five plays and their performance processes, the I, Shakespeare collection provides a fresh perspective on some of theatreâs most well-known stories, finding the parallels between the Bardâs time and present day.