ENGL20033 Shakespeare in Performance (University of Melbourne): rated 4.1/5 overall across 7 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
ENGL20033 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Arts in English. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 舞台上的莎士比亚
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: English
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This subject investigates the adaptation of Shakespeare’s drama from page to stage and beyond. It will introduce Shakespeare in historical and contemporary eras, in western and non-western sites of criticism and performance, including avant-garde and postmodern contexts for Shakespeare and Shakes.
ENGL20033 has 7 scored reviews: overall 4.1/5 · usefulness 4.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.3 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "I took shakespeare in performance in sem 1 this year (fully online) and loved it! David is so lovely and brought on some of the most amazing people to speak in seminars. Especially Kylie Bracknell, hearing her speak was an honour & I think many people, myself included, were emot…"
On Reddit: "Totally manageable, I've never studied theatre either and it was an adjustment but worth it for sure (and considering you did the performance subject you will have some transferrable skills/vocab most likely) if you like Shakespeare definitely go for it!"
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Q: Is ENGL20033 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 7 reviews: usefulness 4.3/5, overall 4.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ENGL20033, and when is it offered?
A: ENGL20033 is taught by the Faculty of Arts. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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