Exploring and performing 'Compliments of Shakespeare'

‘Compliments of Shakespeare’ is a poem found in the poetry collection ‘Dear Ugly Sisters’ by Laura Mucha. Mucha has taken some of Shakespeare’s insults and turned them into a witty poem written in modern day language. Understanding a poem, its language and the atmosphere it creates will help us to create an impactful performance. We can vary our tone, pace and volume to create different effects when performing a poem. Our facial expressions and body language can help to convey meaning as we perform.