"When was asked to write a forward for Shakespeare For Dummies, I balked at the idea because I was afraid I would not have time to give it my full attention and do the book justice. Having read it, this forward has written itself. Shakespeare For Dummies is exquisite. For those of us familiar with Shakespeare, it's terribly amusing. For those not so familiar, it brings the Bard to life and makes him easily understandable. I still remember schooldays when Shakespeare sounded like a foreign language. This book should be compulsory reading for everyone".
Dame Judi Dench

"Perfect for students or anybody hoping to brush up on the Bard, this Shakespeare for Dummies ain't anybody's fool"
Alix Wilber. www.amazon.com

"This is a fun and upbeat look at Shakespeare's plays" 
Reader Review, www.barnesandnoble.com

"John Doyle asks actors never to hide in fear from Shakespeare's words, but to use them to bring the story to life"
Natascha McElhone, co-star of the films The Truman Show and Mrs Dalaway

"This book delivers what it promises:it really does make Shakespeare more accessible"
Peter Lathan - www.About.com Guide

"This is the resource for those who want to see the movies, appreciate Shakespeare, and maybe even start reading his works."
TRIBUNE-HERALD,Texas

"What further proof could there be of Shakespeare's omnipresence than his inclusion in the ranks of the "Dummies" series."
BALTIMORE SUN