Horatio Monologue (Act 1, Scene 2)
Ever had to tell your best friend some unfortunate and unbelievable news? Like you just saw their dead dad as a ghost? You might relate to this speech by Horatio from Hamlet. Initially, this role...
Monologues Unpacked
Working on a Shakespeare monologue? Here’s our database of Shakespearean monologues that we’ve broken down, translated and explained. We’ve done all the hard work for you!
Get stuck into many of Shakespeare’s iconic monologues and learn how to truly bring them to life. These pages are all broken down by professional actors, who in many cases have played the roles. The monologues unpacked team includes Damien Strouthos, Jess Tovey and Andrew Hearle.
Bleeding Captain Monologue (Act 1, Scene 2)
A deceptively difficult speech from the first act of Macbeth, this wonderfully epic tale of battle comes to us from the mouth of a character who we are meeting for the first time and we...
Benedick Monologue (Act 2 Scene 1)
The truth is, strange as it may be, Benedick loves nothing in the world so much as he loves Beatrice BUT it’s going to take him some time and some meddling tomfoolery to figure that...
Malvolio Monologue (Act 2, Scene 5)
Today we’re going to take a look at Malvolio’s letter monologue from Act 2, Scene 5 of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. In this monologue we’ll find dramatic irony, comedy, character and, in a big...
Jailers Daughter Monologue (Act 2, Scene 6)
Hello all! And welcome to another monologues unpacked, this time for The Jailer’s Daughter Monologue in Act 2 Scene 6 of The Two Noble Kinsmen. Looking for high stakes action? Looking for a character riding...
Queen Margaret Monologue (Act 4, Scene 4)
Today we’re going to be breaking down a speech from Act 4, Scene 4 of William Shakespeare’s historical tragedy Richard III by none other than Queen Margaret of Anjou. This is one of Shakespeare’s most...
Goneril Monologue (Act 1, Scene 3)
Today let’s take a look at this Goneril Monologue from Act 1, Scene 3 of King Lear by William Shakespeare. King Lear is argued by many to be the greatest of Shakespeare’s tragedies and for...
Lady Macbeth Monologue (Act 5, Scene 1)
Today we’re going to be taking a look at one of the most beloved monologues in all of Shakespeare. Lady Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 1, otherwise known as ‘Out damn’d spot’. There is a reason...
Desdemona Monologue (Act 1, Scene 3)
Ah, Desdemona. One of Shakespeares‘ most beloved female characters. Known for her unwavering faith, virtuous character and eternal optimism, it can be easy to victimise Desdemona. However, if this short and spicy speech is anything...
Imogen Monologue (Act 3, Scene 4)
Today we’re going to take a look at Imogen’s monologue from Act 3, Scene 4 of Cymbeline by William Shakespeare. A great monologue for the actor looking to play high stakes, high emotion, and play...