The holiday season is a joyous time of year! And it is also very, very busy. As attention turns to the whirlwind of school vacations, presents, and family visits, we at Shakespeare For Our Children asked ourselves: What can Shakespeare illuminate about the end-of-year hustle and bustle?
Quite a lot, as it happens! There’s the importance of each individual lighting their own little candle of good will; the knowledge that everyone has a part to play in any endeavour, on-stage or off; and of course, the always essential reminder – “To thine own self be true”.
Ultimately, as Shakespeare observed so beautifully, “all the world’s a stage”. This season offers many opportunities for acting out various roles and responsibilities; Shakespeare reminds us that we can do so with a touch of grace.