Student Workshops
Book a Bespoke Student Workshop on Macbeth. In our workshops students will work as actors and directors on the play. Our workshops explore characters, scenes and themes using practical techniques from the RSC rehearsal room. All workshops are led by an RSC Associate Learning Practitioner – an actor, director or creative with experience of the RSC’s rehearsal room. Workshops last two hours and can be tailored to any class.
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SIGNING SHAKESPEARE FOR DEAF STUDENTS
This programme was created by the University of Birmingham and the RSC to support deaf young people in their study and enjoyment of Shakespeare. There is a scheme of work for the study of Macbeth, supported by resources including a series of films created by deaf actors and directors.
Macbeth follows the story of a Scottish nobleman who is told by witches that he will become king one day. Inspired and driven by their prophecy, he goes on to kill the king and take the throne.
When Macbeth was written, King James I was on the throne of England and his fascination with witchcraft and magic can be seen throughout the play. There are lots of themes you can choose to explore in Macbeth, including:
- Ambition
- Kingship
- Fate and free will
- Grief and despair
- Loyalty and deception
- Rebellion
- Duty and honour
We are migrating our resources for studying Macbeth into the Shakespeare Curriculum. By January 2026 the Macbeth pages on the Shakespeare Learning Zone will come down and you will no longer be able to access the resources through that site. Instead you will be able to find the video content and our new series of resources on the Shakespeare Curriculum. Before January 2026 please download or save any resources you use frequently.
DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCES
Access Teacher Packs, a Macbeth synopsis and activities by downloading these PDFs:
