The Shakespeare Show

Overview

Programme IDAEP0420465

Programme TypePerformance

Recommended Size 40 - 1200

Language English

Programme Format On-site, Digital

Cost $1200.00 Per session

Primary Art Form - Sub-Genre Literary Arts - Performance Poetry/Spoken Word

Student Profile Secondary Lower, Secondary Upper, JC/CI

Duration

Secondary Art Form - Sub-Genre -

Venue (where applicable)

Showcase

Programme Synopsis Professional actors present short, dramatised excerpts and monologues from the Bard’s works because Shakespearean language is best understood through performance. Word Forward presenters also perform original poems inspired by key Shakespearean plays. This reinforces the understanding of key themes such as love and relationships, power and corruption, deception and betrayal, order and disorder. Objectives and Outcomes Shakespearean monologues reveal character motivation, points of conflict and plot peaks. Thus, this programme also aims to demonstrate the nature of Shakespearean language and structure through poetic rhythm and literary devices. After each performance the emcee highlights key learning points arising from each excerpt and gives a practical overview of Shakespeare’s approach which, in turn, can be used later in the classroom as a codex to unlock any set text under study. At one point in the show, the actors also voice their opinions about performing Shakespeare and how they approach the bard’s work, providing another way for student audiences to ‘lift the lid’ and see the mechanics of play-building. The Shakespeare Show also shows original video recordings of Shakespearean monologues prepared by Word Forward’s ensemble of professional actors. The programme can be customised to meet the desired outcome of an institution.

Focus Areas Appreciate Arts & Culture

Point of Emphasis Not applicable

Lesson Goal #1 To show how Shakespeare captures the range of human emotions in simple yet profoundly eloquent verse that transcends time and culture.

Audio/Sound System, Microphone

Projector

The Tote Board Arts Grant was introduced in 1995 to encourage the development of a vibrant arts culture in schools, and to promote arts appreciation amongst students.

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Programme duration, including no. of sessions
Cost of programme
Class size

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Offered by:

Word Forward Limited

Word Forward , has been nurturing and publishing the leading performance poets as well as promoting poetry slam, performance poetry and spoken word through regular workshops, programmes and events, both in the public and educational spheres since 2003. Founder: Spoken word and Poetry Slam in SG

Contact

Savinder Kaur 91805501 savinder@wordforward.org Visit provider page

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