It’s competition time!
To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in 2016, we’re on a global quest to discover a new generation of creative talent!
In this year’s competition, we’re inviting non-native students of English from across the world to show off their writing and / or artistic skills in one of the following themed challenges:
WRITERS
12 or under
Puck (the mischievous fairy from A Midsummer Night’s Dream) arrives at your school. Write about what happens next. Does he start a food fight in the canteen? Cast a spell on your teacher? Let your imagination run wild!
Entries should be between 500 – 1000 words
Ages 13 to 18
Choose one of the plays from this list and re-write a scene, event or the plot in the style of a modern-day magazine or news article. Hamlet, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Romeo and Juliet.
Entries should be between 500 – 1000 words
19 and above
Write a speech or sonnet about something or someone you love. The subject does not have to be Shakespeare-related and you can write it in modern English or incorporate
Shakespearean language.
Entries should be no more than 500 words
ARTISTS
Design a poster advertising one of the following Shakespeare plays: Hamlet, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Romeo and Juliet.
CLASSROOM POSTER
To help you encourage your students to enter, we’ve created this printable A4 poster for you to download, print and share!
Shakespeare Competition Poster
Good luck video message– from anAstronaut Chris Hadfield!
Inspire your students to get creative with this special video message from Astronaut and Author Chris Hadfield.
Watch the video
HOW TO ENTER
Submit your entries using the online form below.
Before you do so, please ensure you have read and understand the competition Terms & Conditions.
Closing date for entries: Saturday 1st October 2016
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