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From Romeo’s tragic profession of love to his ‘dead’ Juliet, to Shylock’s diatribe against racism, Shakespeare’s palys are full of powerful speeches. Chose your favourite and post a short film of you performing it, using the hashtah #esufestivalofspeaking. You could do a dulogue with a friend if you prefer. It is great if you also talk about your chosen piece. But it doesn’t have to be the Bard! It could be a modern play or one you have written or even some stand-up comedy. For inspiration, take a look at the videos and resources below.
Also take a look at the festival resources for speaking and debating.
How to take part
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Further resources
- Antony and Cleopatra – Monologue – Act 5 Scene 2 – Emmeline Prior
- Antony and Cleopatra – Monologue – Act 5 Scene 2 – Lizzie Hopley
- Coriolanus – Duologue – Act 4 Scene 5 – James Corrigan
- Henry VI – Duologue – Act 3 Scene 2 – Katy Stephens
- Merchant of Venice – Monologue – Act 3 Scene 1 – Ben Spiller
- Richard II – Monologue – Act 3 Scene 2 – Pete Creates
- The Two Gentlemen of Verona – Monologue – Act 4 Scene 3 – Karen Whyte
- Twelfth Night – Monologue – Act 2 Scene 5 – Ian Craddock
- Two Gentlemen of Verona – Monologue – Act 2 Scene 3 – Oliver Hume
- Intergenerational duologues
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