The History of Shakespeare and Disability Theatre

This chapter explores specific projects and/or performances that include the use of Shakespeare’s plays alongside Disabled communities. The projects identified for the benefit of this chapter represent much more recent and sporadic work within this field, especially compared to that of Prison Shakespeare. The examples demonstrate the reach of the work, and whilst it may appear less extensive, it is work that attempts to engage a Disabled community through the purposes of applied theatre and the use of Shakespeare’s plays.