West End's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Sets New Education Program

Adapted from the Academy-Award winning 1998 film, Shakespeare in Love tells the imaginary story of how a young William Shakespeare was inspired to write the greatest love story of all time, Romeo and Juliet. In addition to transporting audiences to Elizabethan London and the famous Rose Theatre, the story also brings to life real-life historic and literary figures including Queen Elizabeth, Christopher Marlowe, Richard Burbage and Edmund Tilney.

To further enrich the educational experience for schools attending the production, an Education Programme has been released to accompany the show.

Designed for Key Stage 3 and 4 teaching, the Education Programme consists of curriculum-linked Education Resource Pack, with lesson plans and pupil worksheets, including links to English, Drama and History. The programme aims to ignite pupil's imaginations and provide an unforgettable way to learn about the life and times of William Shakespeare.

'Shakespeare in Love' is perfect for students following Drama and Theatre Studies courses at all levels, as well as those studying drama in the English classroom; it enables them to study ensemble work, physicality and design whilst simultaneously, and joyfully, prising open the world of Elizabethan Theatre, its language, character and robustness. The abundant educational material helped focus students' learning and briefed teachers thoroughly prior to attending the show.' Peter Jolly, Director of Drama, Dulwich College

Produced by Disney and Sonia Friedman Productions and based on the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, Shakespeare in Love has been adapted for the stage by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot). Featuring a company of 28 actors and musicians, one of the largest companies ever assembled for a play in the West End, and a dog, this new play is directed by Declan Donnellan and designed by Nick Ormerod, the driving force behind the world-renowned theatre company, Cheek by Jowl.

Tickets for Shakespeare in Love at the Noël Coward Theatre are now on sale online at www.shakespeareinlove.com or by calling the box office on 0844 482 5141. The production is currently booking to April 2015

The Education Resource Pack is available to download from shakespeareinloveeducation.com.

Special education group prices are available for groups of 10 or more for term-time Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. For more information, see website http://shakespeareinlove.com/groups-education or contact the Education box office on 0844 482 5100 or email groupsales@delfontmackintosh.co.uk.