Theatre company Cheek by Jowl is offering viewings of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure free to schools with by an education pack that includes cast interviews and director’s notes.
Measure for Measure, a co-production with Moscow’s Pushkin Theatre, was filmed at the Barbican Centre, London where Cheek by Jowl is an artistic associate. The play is performed in Russian with English subtitles.
Cheek by Jowl's Declan Donnellan said, “Measure for Measure is a very modern play. It’s of immediate significance to audiences now as it was 400 years ago.
"We’re extremely excited to be able to share both this live stream recording of the play and dedicated education pack with students and sixth forms around the country, especially in those regions where Cheek by Jowl has been unable to visit.
"Some of our strongest audience base is from students; we want to grow this interest and make seeing a Cheek by Jowl show an option for young people in education across the country, especially when it can support their existing studies in both English and Drama.”
Schools seeking further information should call 0207 382 7202.