From royal family struggles and star-crossed lovers to a shipwreck romance and witches' prophecies, the productions in this collection represent the finest in Shakespearean stage adaptation. Featuring award-winning actors and acclaimed directors The Thames Shakespeare DVD Collection includes:

Macbeth:
Witchcraft, manipulation, and murder mark Macbeth's ascension to power and his subsequent downfall. This classic production features the unsurpassed talent of Ian
McKellen, Oscar® winner Judi Dench, and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

King Lear:
When King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his daughters, treachery, madness, and murder follow. This compelling production stars Patrick Magee
(A Clockwork Orange) and other mainstays of stage and television.

Romeo & Juliet:
This moving interpretation of Shakespeare's ageless tale of family feuds, star-crossed lovers and tragic, untimely death features a fi rst-rate cast, authentic sets and colourful costumes that will envelope you in the world's most famous love story.

Twelgth Night:
Showcasing the directorial talents of Kenneth Branagh, this popular and enduring comedy revolves around unrequited love and mistaken identity. An insightful and witty performance by the Renaissance Theatre Company provides a humorous commentary about whom and how we love.