Akala ‘Shakespeare’ Video
Where it all began! Akala cheekily suggested in this track that he was the rapping reincarnation of “Shakespeare” which actually led to a more serious observation of the real parallels between the work...
View Article‘Comedy Tragedy History’
In 2008, Akala released a track entitled ‘Comedy, Tragedy, History’ which he first created in a live free-style on BBC 1xtra radio station, when challenged to name-check 27 of Shakespeare’s plays in...
View ArticleSound And Fury on BBC Blast Tour!
Thames Festival Hip-Hop Shakespeare Special - September 2008 Last year Akala ran a pilot of the “Sound and Fury” lyric-writing and performance workshops in conjunction with the BBC, on the Blast Tour...
View ArticleTHSC OFFICIAL LAUNCH!
WATCH AKALA ON NEWSNIGHT REVIEW! Joint Press Release from The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company and City Gateway - 17th February 2009 Legendary Hollywood/Shakespearean actor, Sir Ian McKellen and MOBO...
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Join The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Competition!
We’ve joined forces with BBC Blast and 1Xtra to challenge all MC’s, singers and poets to drop a 60 second verse inspired by Hip hop and the works of William Shakespeare. Rap, sing or perform a spoken...
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HIP HOP SHAKESPEARE @THE SOUTHBANK CENTRE
Check out the Hip Hop Shakespeare showcase at the Southbank Centre, London on 25th July 2009! Part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend Hip Hop Shakespeare showcase at the Southbank...
View ArticleHip Hop Shakespeare Competition WINNERS!
Check out the winners from our competition in partnership with BBC Blast! Hundreds of 13-19yr olds submitted their Hip Hop Shakespeare-inspired rap, song or spoken word piece to win a chance to record...
View ArticleHIP HOP SHAKESPEARE NEWS!
Hip Hop Shakespeare Presents: In My Minds Eye During 2013 we are proud to announce the roll-out of the “In My Mind’s Eye” project. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, this project will provide...
View ArticleAnnouncement: If Shakespeare Was Alive…. Would He Be A Rapper?
Both hip-hop music and Shakespeare’s theatre represent energetic and inventive forms of expression. Both are full of poetry, word play and lyricism. Both deal with what it is to be human, and issues...
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