It is a famous tragedy which tells the story of Prince Hamlet, who seeks revenge against his uncle Claudius for murdering his father, King Hamlet, and marrying his mother, Queen Gertrude.
1. Hamlet
It is a tragic play that tells the story of a Scottish general, Macbeth, who is driven to commit regicide in order to fulfil his ambition to become king.
2. Macbeth
It follows the lives of two young lovers from feuding families. The play explores themes of love, fate, and the destructive power of hatred.
3. Romeo and Juliet
The play is based on the events surrounding the assassination of Julius Caesar, a Roman dictator, and the aftermath of his death. It explores themes of power and politics.
4. Julius Caesar
It is a comedy that follows the intertwining stories of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors who become entangled in a world of magic and mistaken identity.
5. A Midsummer Night's Dream
The play portrays the rise and fall of Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England. Richard is depicted as a power-hungry villain who will stop at nothing to secure the crown.
6. Richard III
The play follows the events of King Henry V of England, particularly his military campaigns in France and the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War.
7. Henry V
The play tells the story of King Lear who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia, based on their expression of love for him.
8. King Lear
It tells the story of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his tragic downfall.
9. Othello
The play revolves around a merchant named Antonio, who borrows money from a Jewish moneylender named Shylock to help his friend Bassanio court the wealthy and beautiful Portia.
10. The Merchant of Venice