Shakespeare's Dramatic Duos

Put your memory skills to the test as you reunite Shakespeare's most iconic pairs in this matching game for lovers of literature and theatre.

Can you match Romeo with Juliet, King Lear with his fool and many more, in this Shakespeare-themed memory game?

• Shakespeare matching game: Reunite iconic duos from Shakespeare's plays in this fun and easy-to-learn card game.
  
  
• Includes an illustrated booklet: Learn the rules of the game and discover more about all the characters and the plays they feature in.
  
  
• The perfect gift for fans of theatre and literature, as well as students brushing up on their Shakespeare.
  
  
• A fun way to sharpen memory skills: Educational, screen-free entertainment for two or more players.
  
  
• Sturdy gift box contains: 40 cards and 28-page booklet.
  
  

From star-crossed lovers to power couples, and comedic connections to co-conspirators, the works of William Shakespeare feature double acts of all kinds. Put your memory skills and literary knowledge to the test as you try to reunite the bard's most iconic pairs before your opponents.

To play, arrange the cards face down then flip two over – do they show a correct couple? If they do, you win the pair. If not, try to remember where the different characters are located so you can make a match on your next turn. All the pairs are listed in the booklet – along with helpful reminders about who they are and which plays they feature in – so don't worry if you don't know all the characters to begin with. After a few plays, you'll be a Shakespeare pro!

About the Author

Dr Bethan Davies is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Roehampton. Her areas of research include early modern drama and performance, history of the body and gender studies.

Alice Lindstrom originally studied Classics and Philosophy, graduating with a Bachelor of Humanities from the University of Adelaide. Shortly afterward, Alice moved to Sydney to complete a Bachelor of Design at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney. After working briefly as a theatre designer in Sydney, Alice returned to the University of Adelaide and completed a Masters of Museum Studies and a Graduate Diploma in Art History. Alice now lives in Melbourne, Australia and is an artist and freelance illustrator.

She works primarily in paper collage, using traditional cut and paste techniques, painting and preparing paper beforehand, before cutting and assembling it on watercolour paper or board to create highly detailed, intricate and textured illustrations. A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories is her first children's book.