Chapter One From page to stage: Interpreting scripts
Students learn to interpret script for performance. The focus is on realism.
Chapter Two Slap it on! Laughter, clowning and stand-up comedy
Students investigate a range of comedic forms and create their own comedy material.
Chapter Three Tell it like it was! Documentary drama
Students research and develop their own documentary drama.
Chapter Four Unreal! Non-realism in Asian theatre forms
Students create their own work drawing on selected Asian Theatre forms and styles.
Chapter Five TYP: Theatre for Young People
Students model the work practices of contemporary TYP companies to create an original work.
Engaging text with a broad range of images to reflect and enhance subject matter
Practical activities, written portfolio activities and student worksheets included in every chapter
Focuses on students tracking their own progress via Learning Outcomes
Links to relevant information online to encourage students to further develop their interests.