Shakespeare’s Sonnets:

A Modern Lovestory

for the BBC.

  • Client.

    To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare's First Folio, we were commissioned by BBC Arts and BBC Four to create a one-off programme, showcasing a collection of some of Shakespeare's most famous sonnets, in a fresh and innovative way.

  • Production.

    A one off programme that brings together Shakespeare’s Sonnets to a create a new modern love story, the programme stars actors Rose Ayling Ellis, Eben Figueiredo, Eloka Ivo and Ioanna Kimbook.

  • Impact.

    “The BBC has a rich history of showcasing Shakespeare and bringing his works alive to successive generations. The 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio is an important opportunity to build on this legacy with an ambitious array of programming across the BBC celebrating the genius of our greatest writer.“ Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer