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History plays for schools

Drama is everywhere in history: from exciting conflicts and characters, to mysterious events and radical, new ideas. The History Plays project taps into all this drama. Through specially written scripts about historical figures, here are plays that bring the past to life in ways that all can enjoy. 




Whether you are a teacher, a student or just an interested reader, you can access, use and enjoy these play scripts free of charge.

Just select any of the names below.

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Sister, wife and mother to Roman Emperors

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Renaissance astronomer and heretic

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English rebel against the Norman Conquest

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German opponent of Nazi rule

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Anglo-Saxon princess, saint, and friend of geese

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