Shakespeare has been the focus of Kate's professional practice across directing, acting, education, admin and creative development for the last 10 years. She has worked across the complete Shakespeare canon in a range of professional and community contexts, driven by a commitment to accessibility, aliveness and contemporary relevance. Recent Shakespeare practice includes:
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Directing professional and BA/MA graduate productions
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Acting across the canon
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Workshops in schools and prisons
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Teaching Shakespeare in conservatoire settings
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1:1 private coaching for professional actors & drama school auditionees
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Original Shakespeare projects
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Accessibility and inclusive practice
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Audience engagement and development, including programme copy & marketing
WORK WITH ME: I offer Shakespeare coaching, workshops and creative collaboration across performance, education and professional practice. My work is informed by experience across directing, acting and wider Shakespeare engagement in a range of contexts, from drama schools and theatres to non-traditional spaces and digital platforms. I work with individuals and organisations looking to develop their understanding, performance or delivery of Shakespeare text, with a focus on clarity, accessibility and contemporary relevance, helping banish Shakes-fear
No more Shakes-fear
90 minutes including:
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Text analysis
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Character work
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Performance coaching
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Follow-up notes
Unlock Shakespeare
4 1.5 hour sessions including:
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Verse and prose
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Play and objective
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Embodiment
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Listening
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Character ownership & de-roling
Text
coaching
Available as:
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One-off workshop
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Rehearsal support
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Ongoing production package
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Verse, prose & scansion support
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Cast workshops & 1:1 coaching
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Rehearsal observation & feedback
My work is shaped by a number of landmark performance and development milestones across Shakespeare’s canon. Across every job, from acting at my home theatre Shakespeare North Playhouse to digital marketing for emerging Shakespeare companies, my practice brings Shakespeare to life through rigour, shared humanity, boldness and a deep understanding of the plays and how they relate to contemporary life & marginalised experience. I also share accessible Shakespeare content as @ShakespeareWithKate, helping actors of all backgrounds access joy, confidence & excellence in Shakespeare.