Introduction to Elizabethan Theatre Edexcel create an original piece of

create an original piece of drama

To introduce the term ‘character bag’

To be able to continue to work on their scene in a focused way

With significant care and focus

A Practical Exploration of Physical Comedy by John Wright (Nick Hern Books 2006)

Introduction to Elizabethan Theatre Edexcel create an original piece ofThis is a scheme of work that we use with our Year 7s when looking at the Elizabethan stage. It also serves as a good introduction to work on a variety of Shakespeares plays such as Macbeth, Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet. However, this is done in a practical context often focusing on themes, issues and characters rather than an in depth study of any text. Everything that is done here is related to use of the thrust apron stage that is synonymous with the