A guide for anyone whose encounter with a Shakespeare play - whether in performance or on the printed page - has left them puzzled as to what is going on. Robert Fallon explains the plot and unpacks the themes of Shakespeare's plays. He examines the most frequently staged plays scene by scene and those less frequently performed act by act. These commentaries provide engaging commentary on theme, character, setting, poetry and stage history. Dedicated theatregoers, students and teachers will find this a useful insight.