A very warm Welcome! I am Ian Mac, the founder of The Arts Edge YouTube channel, founder and publisher of The Arts Edge School and author of the definitive The Arts Edge Revision Series for Shakespeare and the Pre-Theatre Guides (ballet, opera, Shakespeare, musical theatre). I publish comprehensive, educational arts-based guides and multiple-choice revision books worldwide for a wide range of Arts and Literature based subjects, selling primarily on Amazon internationally.
Many people find Shakespeare, opera, ballet and the Arts difficult or inaccessible – I solve that problem through a step-by-step approach: I explain the story in plain-English, explain key facts and provide you with effective learning and revision materials to enjoy success.
“Very good summary! I will be watching Mayerling by Royal Ballet tomorrow. Thank You!” (Arts lover and subscriber)
My current publications focus on making Shakespeare and classic literature more accessible to everyone through structured study-quiz resources that combine careful scholarship with practical revision techniques such as per-Act questions and multiple choice answers. Through my Revision Series books, my website and educational YouTube channel Ian Mac: The Arts Edge, I help students, teachers and lifelong learners build confidence, deepen understanding and enjoy some of the world’s greatest works of literature and the Arts through better understanding. Coming shortly will be comprehensive compendiums of the plots of 80 world-famous ballets and also one covering 60 opera stories – watch this space!
“Thanks so much for your insightful and detailed explanation of the ballet The Firebird”(Lifelong Learner & Subscriber)
You can see my entire Shakespeare revision series here including plot summary videos, key quote videos and the Arts Edge Revision Series on the Shakespeare Revision Series page. New Revision Series titles are added weekly. My YouTube channel currently offers over 170 plot summaries with many more to come.
Unlike traditional study aids tied to single, localized regional school boards, The Arts Edge School books are purposefully crafted for a truly global audience. They serve as an ideal, curriculum-agnostic companion for enhanced secondary credentials, university-led literature programs, independent self-study, literary quiz and discussion groups and theatrical text comprehension across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia.
My guiding philosophy is, and always will be simple:
Time is Knowledge!
“This was a great breakdown. I’m going to see Akhnaten tonight and was looking for exactly this kind of information as there would be no subtitles to the production from the LA Opera. Thanks for this!” (Arts learner and Subscriber)
Ian Mac: Arts Edge School Latest Revision Series Books
“This is a FANTASTIC channel! A massive work behind every video and each one is very understandable. Congratulations, nowadays we all desperately need Arts. thank you!” (Arts lover and subscriber)
I have narrated the plot of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra in under ten minutes. Take a look to get started. Master this play with The Arts Edge School companion guide! Get the full Shakespeare Exam Revision Series book for Antony and Cleopatra on Amazon:š Buy on Amazon: Antony and Cleopatra – The Arts Edge Revision…
I have narrated the plot of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in under ten minutes. Take a look to get started. Master this play with The Arts Edge School companion guide! Get the full Shakespeare Exam Revision Series book for Romeo and Juliet on Amazon:š Buy on Amazon: Romeo and Juliet – The Arts Edge Revision…
I have narrated the plot of Shakespeare’s Macbeth in under ten minutes. Take a look to get you started! Master this play with The Arts Edge School companion guide! Get the full Shakespeare Exam Revision Series book for Macbeth on Amazon:š Buy on Amazon: Macbeth – The Arts Edge Revision Series
“Fantastic synopsis! Just seen it for the first time in Oslo. I’m a ballet novice and your upload really helped piece together the beautiful performance, I want to go again! The Kingdom of the Shades was stunning and the end scene left me in awe.” (Arts lover and subscriber)
LEARNING THE ARTS GIVES YOU THE EDGE IN EVERYTHING
“THANK YOU!!!! I’m doing this next month, and being in the orchestra pit, will never have the chance to see the action on stage. This is tremendously helpful to know the story line and characters we will be accompanying.” (Professional Classical Musician & subscriber)
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