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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Being Shakespeare is a renowned one-man biographical theatre piece created by Jonathan Bate and performed by Simon Callow. The performance weaves Shakespeare’s life with excerpts from his plays, offering an intimate look at the man behind the masterpieces. From West End runs to international stages, this production invites audiences to experience Shakespeare through storytelling and performance.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Across notable venues and tours, the show blends acting, literary insight, and spoken-word elements, giving fans and newcomers a unique lens on the Elizabethan era and the enduring power of Shakespeare’s writing. Secure your seats for an unforgettable evening that celebrates theatre history and storytelling.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Biography and performance intersect in this distinctive show. Simon Callow embodies Jonathan Bate’s script, rooted in theatre tradition. The production has also inspired a discography of spoken-word albums, aligning with the show’s themes through various labels.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Upcoming performances offer opportunities to see Being Shakespeare live in major theatre hubs. For fans and students of drama and literature, this production provides a thoughtful, engaging experience. Follow official channels for the latest tour dates and venue details.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Being Shakespeare

  • Being Shakespeare is a one-man biographical theatre piece by Jonathan Bate, performed by Simon Callow, weaving Shakespeare’s life with extracts from his plays.
  • West End: Trafalgar Studios run in 2011 (15 June–23 July) and a 2014 return to the Harold Pinter Theatre (Feb–Mar 2014).
  • US tour: New York (Brooklyn Academy of Music) and Chicago (Chicago Shakespeare Theater) in 2012.
  • Discography as a performer includes three spoken-word/aligned music albums: Another Night Before Christmas and Scrooge (2011, Naxos), A Christmas Carol (2017, Island Records), Sword In The Soul (2023, Orchid Classics).
  • Social media presence: official site is simoncallow.com with a YouTube page linked there; no widely publicized official Twitter/X or Instagram handles verified in public sources.

The records

Being Shakespeare Discography

  • Sword In The Soul
    2023 · Orchid Classics
  • A Christmas Carol
    2017 · Island Records
  • Another Night Before Christmas and Scrooge
    2011 · Naxos

Biography and performance intersect in this distinctive show. Simon Callow embodies Jonathan Bate’s script, rooted in theatre tradition. The production has also inspired a discography of spoken-word albums, aligning with the show’s themes through various labels.

Upcoming performances offer opportunities to see Being Shakespeare live in major theatre hubs. For fans and students of drama and literature, this production provides a thoughtful, engaging experience. Follow official channels for the latest tour dates and venue details.

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