Copy and paste the following notes into your digital logbook under the previous notes on Linear Narrative

Non-linear narrative is when the sequence of events in a storyline of a play or performance does not follow a chronological order. The non-linear narrative employs flashback or flash-forwards to tell the story. The plot, however, should still have a narrative structure (eg. an introduction, a complication and a resolution)

Form a circle of chairs that is one chair fewer than a total number of players. Nominate a player to be 'in', that player stands in the centre of the circle. Divide all players into three groups of fruit by going around the circle and naming them either apple, orange or pear. The player who is 'in', calls the name of a fruit. If they call out apples, everyone who is that fruit must get up quickly and change places. Players who are not apples remain seated. The person who is 'in' tries to sit in an empty spot whenever players swap positions. If they manage to sit in a chair, the player not sitting in a chair is then 'in'. The person in the middle can also call 'fruit salad' and everyone who is seated has to change spots.

Return to your groups from last lesson and using the same performance you created, rearrange it using flashbacks and flash forwards to create a non-linear performance. Each group will then perform their piece and discussion will be held around how this created interest and allowed for a backstory to become clear.