The English-Speaking Union
Denver Branch

The English-Speaking Union has a diverse range of educational programs that are the hallmark of our mission. Our programs highlight the audience we serve—students, educators, English-language learners, immigrants, and members.

NTL: Hamlet at Sie FilmCenter

Join ESU Denver members for a one-time showing of the National Theatre Live performance of Hamlet at Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E Colfax Avenue in Denver, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Meet in the lobby at 11:30 am for the showing at noon. We recommend that you purchase your ticket in advance.

2025-2026 Denver Branch Shakespeare Competition

Updated January 18, 2026: The 2025-2026 Denver Branch Shakespeare Competition is one month away! It will be held in partnership with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Come to the Robert and Judi Newman Center for Theatre Education in the Arts Complex at the corner of 13th and Arapahoe streets. The Branch Competition will begin at 2 pm in Studio 11.

More Information on the Branch Shakespeare Page

2026 Teachers Learning Abroad (TLab)

Applications are now open for ESU Denver Branch Scholarships to study in the UK in the summer of 2026! UK programs take place in July and early August each summer. 2026 UK program dates and details will be announced soon. 2025 UK programs can be viewed on the ESU National page for reference until 2026 details are available. The application deadline is 2/14/2026, and Branch interviews will be held 2/28/2026.

More Information on the Branch TLab Page

Upcoming Events

Shakespeare in Song: An Online Professional Development Workshop

January 31 @ 9:00 am11:00 am

The ESU is excited to offer this exclusive professional development session, presented live via Zoom…

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Happy Hour: Jane Austen and You

February 11 @ 2:00 pm3:00 pm

After 250 years, why are Jane Austen’s novels still so popular? Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of …

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ESU Denver Shakespeare Competition

February 22 @ 1:00 pm
Robert and Judi Newman Center for Theatre Education
1101 13th St
Denver, Colorado 80204 United States

The ESU Denver Shakespeare Competition will be held in partnership with the Denver Center for the Pe…

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2026 Annual General Meeting

April 23April 25

The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference on April 2…

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