The Art of Persuasion: A talk at The London Library

In an entertaining hour, I introduce you to the fundamentals of classical rhetoric and show you how the techniques of Cicero and Shakespeare are still being put into practice by modern politicians the world over. If you want to learn how to soar to the rhetorical heights of Obama, deliver a linguistic killshot like Trump, or simply see through their verbal gameplay, this is the hour for you.

A Hero For Our Times: Soho Theatre Promo 2019

Edinburgh 2018 Trailer: 'Brandreth Returns'

On Rhetoric

Here's a short taster video from Digital Theatre+ of me talking about rhetoric. (You'll need to subscribe to watch the whole thing).

Shakespeare: The Lost Years

For the launch of The Spy of Venice I made this video exploring the seven mysterious years in William Shakespeare's life between 1585-1592, about which we know almost nothing. The story begins in Stratford-upon-Avon...