In this captivating audiobook collection, Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s beloved plays, Twelfth Night and Taming of the Shrew. Featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company along with Morpurgo himself, this audio experience brings the classic stories to life in a fresh and engaging way.

Morpurgo masterfully translates these iconic works into vibrant prose, capturing the essence of the originals while making them accessible for younger listeners and intriguing for seasoned Shakespeare scholars. Each story, directed by Hal Chambers and Aaron Parsons, begins with an introduction by Morpurgo and is accompanied by incidental music composed by Phil James. Keep an ear out for other titles in the series, including Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear, Henry V, The Winter’s Tale, and The Tempest.