Is Shakespeare in this Movie?

“I can remember watching the fairly terrible A Midsummer Night’s Dream film with Kevin Kline and Calista Flockhart in it. We were watching that in the classroom and one of the kids actually put his hand up and said, ‘So, is Shakespeare in this movie?’”

Is Shakespeare in this Movie? is an ode to the English teacher – a verbatim play that celebrates the complex work of teaching and the power of imagination to transform lives. Four teachers reflect upon their professional journeys, the emotional struggles they face working in schools, as well as the challenges and joys of working with students. Is Shakespeare in this Movie? weaves some rough magic, conjuring Shakespearean characters and transporting audiences from the classroom into places dark, strange, and filled with wonder.

Is Shakespeare in this Movie? is written and directed by David Williams and produced by Alternative Facts.  

Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and Alternative Facts as part of Season 2026

This project has been supported by the SRL Community Projects Fund and Monash University Performing Arts Centres. This tour is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

 

 Thanks to our 2026 Season Partners

Writer & Director: David Williams

Production Designer: Isla Shaw

Composer & Sound Designer: Gail Priest

Producer & Lighting Designer: Suzie Franke

Cast includes: Syd Brisbane, Briana Esme McGeary, Sahil Saluja

School Group tickets: $20 per student (1 teacher free per 10 students). To express interest in a school group booking, please contact Box Office on 9784 1060.

Suitable for: Students in Years 7-12

Victorian Curriculum links: English (Language & Literature) and Drama (Exploring)

A post-show Q & A will be offered for teachers and students to engage with the cast & creatives.

A Teachers Resource Kit is available to download via the below link to extend the learning from the theatre into the classroom: 

Teachers Resource Kit - Is Shakesepeare in this Movie.pdf(PDF, 577KB)