Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Macbeth and Hamlet, in this captivating audiobook collection produced in association with the RSC. Featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company, including Michael himself, this collection transforms these iconic plays into thrilling prose.

By retaining the imaginative genius of the originals, Morpurgo brings a contemporary voice to these classic tales, making them accessible for child readers while also engaging Shakespeare scholars. Directed by Hal Chambers and Aaron Parsons, each story is introduced by Morpurgo and accompanied by incidental music composed by Phil James. This audiobook invites listeners to explore the narratives in a fresh and entertaining way. Look out for future installments featuring Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, Henry V, Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew, and The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest.