Shakespeare is often called one of the most remarkable storytellers that ever lived. He wrote comedies and tragedies, histories and romances which have become immortal.
He created a lot of great, memorable and complex characters like Hamlet, Ophelia, Lady Macbeth, Othello and King Lear. Actors love playing Shakespearean characters – these roles are usually really difficult, but very rewarding. The role of Hamlet is often considered to be the top of an actor’s career.