Hamlet Monologue Act 4 Scene 4
Today we are exploring one of Hamlet’s most iconic monologues. This is Hamlet’s monologue from Act 4 Scene 4 and is the final of seven soliloquies from the play. Like in all of his...
Monologues Unpacked
Working on a Shakespeare monologue? Here’s our database of Shakespearean monologues that we’ve broken down, translated and explained. We’ve done all the hard work for you!
Get stuck into many of Shakespeare’s iconic monologues and learn how to truly bring them to life. These pages are all broken down by professional actors, who in many cases have played the roles. The monologues unpacked team includes Damien Strouthos, Jess Tovey and Andrew Hearle.
Ariel Monologue: The Tempest Act 1 Scene 2
We’re going to take a closer look at one of Ariel’s best pieces of text from The Tempest. In this monologue, we really get to see the bright, fiery but dutiful side of Ariel. It...
Measure for Measure Monologue Act 3 Scene 1 (Duke)
This is an iconic monologue from Measure for Measure. This is one of Shakespeare’s most underrated plays, that is widely loved by avid Shakespeare fans. It also features many of Shakespeare best monologues. If you...
Marc Antony Monologue: Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 2
Nobody likes public speaking, right? It’s up there in the top 3 phobias world-wide. Well imagine what Marc Antony must be feeling during this public address, stepping up to the plinth to face a rabble...
Richard III Monologue Act 1 Scene 1
Richard III depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and short lived reign of King Richard the Third of England, and as is usually the case with Shakespeare, there’s probably a bit of creative license taken,...
The Merchant of Venice: Shylock Monologue (Act 3 Scene 1)
A loan has been made between two men. One is Christian, one is Jewish. The terms and conditions of the loan are simple, the Christian must pay the Jew back his money in full within...
Henry V Monologue (Act 4, Scene 1)
Let’s have a look at a soliloquy from Henry the Fifth. This is a truly fantastic character to explore. Henry is put through so many trials and high-stakes situations, and his personality is constantly torn...
Marc Antony Monologue: Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 1
We’re going to take a closer look at a brilliant Shakespeare monologue, the Marc Antony speech from Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 1. This is a dramatic Shakespeare monologue that covers grief and revenge. Let’s...
Hamlet (Act 3, Scene I) ‘To be or not to be’
Alright, let’s do it! Let’s tackle arguably the most famous and frequently quoted speeches in not only Shakespeare’s canon but in all western literature. Pressure’s on, huh? Not necessarily. This speech does require careful analysis,...
Richard II Monologue Act 4 Scene 1
Richard II is one of my favourite Shakespeare plays. It was one of Shakespeare’s earlier plays, written around 1595, and to many critics, it is too simple and lacks the nuance of his later work....