The Play's The Thing

Format: Online masterclass | 3.30 – 5pm
Audience: All Teacher Directors

Dates:
  • Between 21st September – 1st October (Autumn and Spring cohorts) (Allocated to your schedule)
Explore the play beyond the page.

These dynamic online masterclasses invite you to dive into the themes, ideas and creative possibilities at the heart of Shakespeare’s plays. Led by a CSSF Artistic Associate, each session brings together Teacher Directors with professional theatre-makers.

You’ll hear from actors including Alfred Enoch, Lucy Phelps, Paterson Joseph and John Heffernan, who will share:
  • Their experience of bringing the plays to life in performance
  • The themes and moments that resonated most
  • How they shaped meaning for a 21st century audience
You’ll also:
  • Explore key themes and contemporary connections
  • Consider different design and directing choices
  • Develop ideas to deepen interpretation
👉 Sessions are scheduled for you. Check your BackStage account.
Alfred Enoch
Alfred Enoch, Actor and CSSF Patron
Lucy Phelps
Lucy Phelps, Actor
Paterson Joseph
Paterson Joseph: Actor, Author and CSSF Patron
John Heffernan
John Heffernan, Actor and CSSF Patron