The death of the most performed playwright in the world will be marked across Britain and the globe. Consider marking this occasion with one of his many plays that have been adapted into films. Here are a few suggestions from our catalogue:
- Much Ado About Nothing - A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words. Starring Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, Fran Kranz
- Romeo + Juliet - Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue.
- Macbeth - Starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
- Julius Caesar - The growing ambition of Julius Caesar (Louis Calhern) is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus (James Mason). Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony (Marlon Brando).