Today I’m going to introduce you to Hamlet. We’re going to do this by considering the question: Why do people still care about Hamlet?

In small groups (you will each have a chromebook) I want you to explore the following resources, take notes, and try to see if you can come with an answer to the above question.

1) Guardian Article: This article was written in response to Benedict Cumberbatch’s performance of Hamlet, but it is a historical look at the way different actors have approached the role.

2) #Hamlet: Do a search on twitter for the hashtag Hamlet and see what you come up with? How are people referencing Hamlet in their everyday lives?

3) David Tennant on why Shakespeare still matters.

4) Patrick Stewart on how Shakespeare works on camera.

5) Benedict Cumberbatch on Hamlet. (It’s long; don’t watch the whole thing.)

6) Rory Kinnear on Hamlet.

7) Hamlet on Film