Drama
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Year 12 & 13
Year 12 & 13
Read
1. Read this article to accompany the 5 Truths ‘Watch’ activity
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/theatreblog/2011/jul/21/five-truths-katie-mitchell-v-a
2. Keep up to date with the theatre world by reading The Guardian stage and review section
https://www.theguardian.com/stage
Listen
1. Some of the world's leading playwrights talk about their lives, their work, and their relationships with the Royal Court.https://royalcourttheatre.com/series/playwrights-podcast/
2. Listen to a radio play. Here’s a link to ‘The Trail’ by Franz Kafka adapted for radio by Ed Harris https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00201sr
Watch
1. Explore the Anti-Racist Shakespeare webinars via Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
https://player.shakespearesglobe.com/anti-racist-shakespeare/
2. National Theatre’s 5 truths explores the differences between five of the most influential European theatre practitioners of the 20th century through the interpretation of Hamlet’s Ophelia. Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5DE67813461897E6
Research
1. Research prominent women working in the theatre industry, such as Katie Mitchell, Vicky Featherstone, Emma Rice, Yvonne Brewster, Bunny Christie
2. There’s been a real shift in the UK in terms of acknowledging cultural diversity. Research into the following areas:
- How has theatre become more diverse? - Where is this seen? Do we have any examples? - Where is theatre still falling behind with diversity? - What can be done to improve this? Write up your findings into a short article.
Visit
1. If you find yourself in London, why not try this FREE audio tour of the West End- voiced by Ian McKellen https://officiallondontheatre.com/theatreland-tours/
2. Visit Shakespeare North. See if you can take a tour or see a show
https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/
Creative
1. Run a club- ask if you can come in and take the lead in one of the drama clubs in school
2. Make an audiovisual recording of TWO contrasting monologues. They should both last for approximately 1-2 minutes and be taken from published plays. They should contrast in either theme, historical period, style or genre.
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