In addition, most of these plays exist in multiple video versions. Watching such a production can bring the play to life, to show the yet-unbelieving just how powerful and entertaining Shakespeare can be. Be wary, however, for any single production, no matter how brilliant, represents only one possible interpretation of the play. After establishing a fundamental knowledge of the play, one might then turn to some commentaries. Most good texts have a useful introduction which will clarify some of the background and introduce new avenues of inquiry to the reader.
Immediate involvement has glories no outside interpretation can match.