Hector Monologue (Act 4, Scene 5)
Today we’re going to take a look at this fantastic Hector Monologue from Act 4, Scene 5 of Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare. This is a great monologue for exploring themes of honour, family...
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.
Aaron Monologue (Act 5, Scene 1)
Meet Aaron, one of Shakespeare’s most morally reprehensible characters. In this monologue Aarons hens have finally come home to roost. After returning to the Goths to ask them to care for his illegitimate child that...
Jailers Daughter Monologue (Act 2, Scene 4)
Hello wonderful actors, today we’ll be looking at the Jailer’s Daughter Monologue from act 2 scene 4 of The Two Noble Kinsmen. If you’re looking for a piece to really test you on your soliloquy...
Posthumus Monologue (Act 2, Scene 5)
Today we’re going to take a look at one of Posthumus Monologues from Act 2, Scene 5 of Cymbeline by William Shakespeare. Now there is a lot about this monologue that has not aged well,...
Launcelot Monologue (Act 2, Scene 2)
Today we’re going to be breaking down this fantastic Launcelot monologue from the Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare. This is a great monologue for anyone with an upcoming audition for a Shakespearean comedy, or...
Bolingbroke Monologue (Act 2, Scene 3)
Today we’re going to be breaking down a much lesser known and severely underrated speech by Bolingbroke from Richard the Second Act 2, Scene 3. There are those who say that there is no subtext...
Julia Monologue (Act 1, Scene 2)
Today we’re going to take a look at Julia’s monologue from Act 2, Scene 2 of Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare. This monologue is fun, physical and a great opportunity for the actor...
Cressida Monologue (Act 3, Scene 2)
Today we’re going to take a look at a wonderful speech by Cressida from Troilus and Cressida. This love scene is one of Shakespeare’s best and this speech is one of our favourites. It’s filled...
Margaret of Anjou Monologue (Act 1, Scene 4)
Today we’re going to be breaking down one of StageMilks all time best Shakespeare monologues. Coming to you from none other than Queen Margaret of Anjou in King Henry VI Part 3. This speech is...
Joan La Pucelle Monologue (Act 5, Scene 4)
Today we’re going to take a look at Joan La Purcelles final monologue in the War of the Roses. This is a brilliant speech filled with high stakes, high emotion, and power. Joan is a...