LibGuides: Theatre Studies: Shakespeare

Shakespeare Databases

Early English Books Online
EEBO includes Include works by major authors such as Shakespeare, Malory, Spenser, Bacon, Erasmus and many more.
Literature Online (Lion)
Literature Online (LION) is a resource for literary programs with journals and reference material to help contextualise primary works and authors.
Literature Research Centre
Gale Literature Resource Center offers the a range of authors and their works, including a large collection of full-text critical and literary analysis.
The JSTOR Understanding Series
An institutional or individual access account may be required to view the full text of the linked journal articles and book chapters. (Shakespeare)
ERA | BBC Shakespeare Archive
With over 1000 programmes from the BBC’s archive of Shakespeare’s plays, poems and sonnets.
The Bodleian First Folio
Welcome to the digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7.
Victorian Illustrated Shakespeare Archive
The Victorian Illustrated Shakespeare Archive contains over 3000 illustrations taken from the most significant illustrated editions of Shakespeare’s plays in the Victorian period.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is the independent charity that cares for the Shakespeare heritage sites in Stratford-upon-Avon and promotes understanding of his works, life and times.
ShaLT: Shakespearean London Theatres
It is not widely known that the sites of many of the London theatres of Shakespeare's time have been positively identified and can be enjoyed as tourist destinations.
Shakespeare Documented
Shakespeare Documented is a collection of primary-source materials documenting the life of William Shakespeare (1564-1616), bringing together all known manuscript and print references to Shakespeare.
Shakespeare Wiki
This database has anything and everything Shakespeare here! From his great plays to his simple sonnets.
Internet Shakespeare Editions
We aim to inspire a love of Shakespeare's works by delivering open-access, peer-reviewed Shakespeare resources with the highest standards of scholarship, design, and usability.
Lost Plays Database
The Lost Plays Database is a forum for scholars to share information about lost plays in England, 1570-1642. To add lost plays to scholarly discussions of early modern theatrical activity.
The Spelling and Pronunciation of Shakespeare's Name
The spelling "Shakespeare," was used to refer to the author of the plays and poems, and the spelling "Shakspere" or "Shaksper," was used to refer to the Stratford man.

Study Guides:

William Shakespeare: Monologues
The monologues are organised by play, then categorised by comedy, history and tragedy.
Folger Shakespeare Library
The Folger Shakespeare Library has the world's largest collection of materials relating to Shakespeare and his works, from the 16th century to the present day.
Open Source Shakespeare
Open Source Shakespeare is a free site containing Shakespeare's complete works and is based on the Moby Edition of Shakespeare's complete works.
MIT Global Shakespeares
The Global Shakespeare Video & Performance Archive is a collaborative project providing online access to performances of Shakespeare from many parts of the world.
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ) is a life skills enhancing organisation through Shakespeare. It interacts and collaborates with Shakespeare’s Globe in London.
The Complete Works of Shakespeare
Welcome to the Web's first edition of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare.

Database Search Tips PDF
Two page PDF detailing keyword and boolean search tips, Google Scholar boolean search tips, and reverse citation searching.
Electronic Access Help
If you have any queries about our electronic resources (databases, e-journals or e-books), please contact the library using the form on this web page.
Interloan Service
The Interloan service enables library users to search for items, create requests for items not held in the University of Otago Library, and monitor the progress of those requests.
Scan Request
This video shows how to request a PDF scan of a book section or print journal from any Otago library.