William Shakespeare Plays Macbeth By Katie

Narrator: Foul Murder. This scene is set in Macbeths Castle with the cast of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, King Duncan, Malcome Donalbain.
Lady Macbeth: Welcome King Duncan and his sons into Castle.
Narrator: Lady Macbeth welcomes the king and his sons into the Castle for a feast. Macbeth leaves to the courtyard.
Lady Macbeth: Why are you out here?
Macbeth: We can’t kill him we mustn’t
Lady Macbeth: (Gradually Louder) We must kill him, why are you so pale? What are you doing to your career? Why are you so scared to kill him, you want to be king don’t you. (pause) Then kill him
Macbeth: What if we get caught?
Lady Macbeth: If you stay calm then our plan will work.
I will drug King Duncan’s servants, to keep clear of danger. (pause) When King Duncan is asleep use his servants daggers to kill him then smear their hands with his blood. Then we will blame them of the murder.
Narrator: Macbeth and his wife returned to the table pretending to enjoy the night with the King and his two sons Malcom and Donalbain.
As time drifted by slowly the King went to bed and Macbeth waited out in the courtyard for the King and his drugged servants to fall asleep.
Macbeth: I will be King... I will be King... I will.
Narrator: Suddenly a vision glowed in front of him. A dagger dripping with blood. Macbeth reached out for it but when he clutched it in his hand it disappeared.
Suddenly a small bell started to ring. The King and his servants where asleep. Will Macbeth kill the King.

Romeo and Juliet by Lucy

This story is set in Verona in the fifteenth century.
Romeo: I have great news but you must promise to keep it a secret.
Mercutio: oh?
Romeo: I am in love
Benvolio laughs
Mercutio: You are always in love. A girl only has to look at you sideways to make you fall for her.
Romeo: It’s more than that this time. I am in love with.....
Tybalt: Romeo!!
Romeo turns round to see Tybalt with a group of Capulets
Tybalt: You were at my family’s house last night. Now you must pay for it.
Romeo: I will not fight you Tybalt. It would be like fighting one of my own family.
Tybalt: Why you twit!!!!! You’re as cowardly as the rest of the Montagues.
Mercutio: Romeo!!!!!!!!! Are you just going to stand and do nothing while he insults you?
Romeo: I must, you don’t understand. I have no choice......
Mercutio: But I do!!
Mercutio draws his sword
Mercutio: If you want a fight, Tybalt, I’m your man!

Antony and Cleopatra rewriten by Pavnjit Shergill

Narrator - Cleopatra saw Antony’s blood and ran towards him, Cleopatra and Servios lay Antony down and Cleopatra placed Antony’s head on her laps.
Antony – I am dying, Tell Caesar you have killed me; and make peace with him.
Cleopatra – NEVER!!!
Narrator – Antony’s was clenched in pain.
Antony – Then give me one more kiss before I die
Narrator – Cleopatra lowerd her head and kissed Antony... and he was gone.
Cleopatra whispers – He is dead, I’ll never be happy

Narrator – Cleopatra reached into a basket and brought out a small, black snake. She fell to her throne while the snakebite her tragically.
Cleopatra – Sweet as perfume! Soft as air! OH, Antony!
Narrator – And so, she was also gone.

A Mid summer Nights Dream -Scene- Shopping Mall modernised by Cara

Narrator-Two friends, both in their mid- twenties meet unexpectedly, Helena and Hermia.
Helena- Yes the new fashions are looking great!
Hermia-(sighing) yeah they are.
Helena- What’s up Mia? You look troubled.
Hermia-Well I am marrying Demetrius tomorrow, as you know. (Glumly)
Helena- (softly) Demetrius. (Pause) you must be the happiest girl EVER!
Narrator- Helena had loved Demetrius for nearly all her life, and the fact that Hermia was marrying him, made the jealousy pain worse than ever.
Hermia- Helena I could not be more miserable! You see, I don’t love him!
Helena- You don’t? (Relieved)
Hermia- No, I love Lysander, he is so sensitive and handsome. Don’t you think so Helena?
Narrator- Helena was actually thinking inside “Of course not, he is disgusting!” but she smiled.
Helena- Yeah he is. (Sweetly) so what’s the story with the marriage? (Eagerly)
Hermia- Well I asked Demetrius if we could erase the marriage.
Helena- And?
Hermia- He refused. So Lysander and I are running away!
Helena- I’m so glad for you. (Smiling)

The Tempest By Kate

Narrator-Prospero the wizard has just made a terrible storm (a tempest). His slave, a monster called Caliban, walks slowly over to him.
Prospero-Caliban! You brought no wood or water to the cave this morning. Do I have to send the spirits to torment you again?
Caliban-I am not your servant. My mother, the great witch Sycorax, promised that I would rule this island, and so I would have-if you had not come here, and stolen her books of magic, and freed her slave spirits to help you get rid of her.
Prospero-Silence!
Caliban-Mercy master, mercy.
He hid a cunning smile.
Caliban-Why are you so cruel? You were kind to me once.

Hamlet by Amy

Narrator-: Hamlet and his best friend, Horatio, walked along the battlements of the castle. They heard sounds of drunken men below in the Great Hall.
Hamlet-: The name of Denmark is shamed by those drunken men and their singing!!!
Narrator-: When Hamlets father died. His Uncle Claudius took over the throne and married Hamlet’s mother. Later that night, Hamlet and Horatio wandered the castle. The clock struck 12. Something moved in the darkness.
Horatio-: It comes, my Lord! (Horatio whispers) God have mercy!
Hamlet-: Angel defend us!
Narrator-: The moving thing raised his arm, beckoning Hamlet to follow.
Horatio-: Don’t go, my Lord!
Narrator-: But Hamlet broke free and walked on. He could hear the drunken men fading away. The Ghost turned to Hamlet. The Ghost spoke.
Ghost-:Mark my words, my son. My time is short. Hell calls me and I must go back there to pay for the sins I committed on Earth.
Hamlet-: I pity you, poor Father.
Ghost-: If you love me.... you will revenge my murder!
Hamlet-: Murder! What murder?
Ghost-: The serpent who secretly murdered me and who now wears the crown.
Hamlet-: My Uncle Claudius!
Ghost-:Your Uncle Claudius poisoned me and stole my throne. Now he has married my wife....if you are a man, you will seek revenge!

scene from macbeth - re written and modernized By Adam

Scene from Macbeth – re written and modernized By Adam

Lady Macbeth: “I will send a drugged drink to the soldiers at the King’s door they will sleep like babies it will be easy for you to slip into Duncan’s room.”
Macbeth: “No I can’t.”
Lady Macbeth: “This is your chance to be king are you too scared.”
Macbeth: “I’m not scared.” (Confidently)
Lady Macbeth: “Then prove it shoot the old man and take the throne.” (Sneering)
Narrator: “Once more the strange force moved through Macbeth flowing into him from his wife until he was unable to resist.”
Macbeth: “All hail Macbeth who shall be king” (Thinking)
Narrator: “He could almost feel the crown on his head.”

A Midsummer Night's Dream by Laura

Narrator: This story is set in and around Athens. Date: today. We see gorgeous Hermia and Helena talking in the market square. Hermia looks very sad.
Helena: Are you OK?
Hermia: I have to marry Demetrius tomorrow (sadly sigh)
Helena: Demetrius........... You must be so happy
Hermia: I’ve never been so happy, NOT! I hate him, he is disgusting!
Helena: No he’s not!
Hermia: No, the love of my life is Lysander. His brown hair is curly and his smile is......is so ahhhhh (dreamily) but dad said I had to marry Demetrius (angrily)
Helena: So who does he love?
Hermia: No one except himself but Lysander and I are going to run away together tonight at 1:00am!
Helena: Where?!?
Hermia: In the woods, then we will travel to a church and get married! Isn’t it beautiful?
Helena: Oh it is (slyly rubbing her hands as Hermia leaves)

The Tempest modernised by bruce

Scene - A Mediterranean island in the fifteenth centaury.
Narrator – Prospero and Ariel are talking after Prospero has destroyed a ship, carrying the King of Nepals and the Duke of Milan.
Prospero – Ha, devoted Ariel
Prospero - Are all the sailors spread out over the island as I asked?
Ariel – They are, good master (very soft)
Prospero – And where is Ferdinal, Aloso’s son
Ariel – Close by, he grieves because he thinks his father has drowned
Prospero – He hasn’t drowned (annoyed) he is lost on this very island with my brother Antonio
Narrator– This brings back old memories as Prospero sighs
Prospero – Twelve years ago when I was Duke of Milan my wife died, because of this I didn’t see the plot by Antonio and King Alonso to overrule me, they overthrew me and Antonio took my place

Twelth Night By Eilidh

Scene: Twelfth Night is set in Costal Illyria in the fifteenth century.

Narrator: Sir Andrew was a bachelor; Sir Toby had decided that he would find the perfect husband for Olivia, his niece. However Malvolio Olivia’s servant would not allow any unwanted visitors including Sir Andrew near her. Sir Toby and Sir Andrew were plotting together in Olivia’s Library.

Sir Andrew: If only I could be with her for five minutes! But her servant Malvolio is so protective he won’t even give her any of my letters.

Sir Toby: My niece has given him too much control of her affairs and it’s gone into his head. The other evening he actually said that I drank too much.

Sir Andrew: The Villain!

Sir Toby: He needs to be taught a lesson and I will be the one to teach it to him.

Sir Toby Grins mischievously.

Sir Toby: Malvolio will soon be out of your way.