A story from the cannon reimagined for the present with stunning production elements, ideal for English Senior students, General Drama, Applied Drama, The Arts: Drama (V0.9) Junior English (V0.9) and Senior General English.
Themes
Science and Nature, Power and Revenge, Love and Family, Mortality, Society Expectations and Influences.
Curriculum Connections
CURRICULUM LINKS
Gothic Theatre, Transformation of a classical text, Contemporary Performance
DRAMATIC FORMS & STYLES
Gothic Theatre, Magical Realism, Ensemble Theatre, Contemporary Performance, Cinematic Theatre, Text transformation
DRAMATIC CONVENTIONS
Non-linear narrative, Fluid characterisation, Hybridity – Gothic, Magical Realism, Physical, Multimedia, Ensemble and Chorus, Surreal transformations, Direct Address, Symbolic use of props, Music and Song
ENGLISH SUBJECT CONNECTIONS
Mary Shelley defied the literary odds when she crafted this masterpiece asking fundamental questions about humanity, society and science. In the same spirit, Shake & Stir’s stage adaptation of Frankenstein will theatrically inspire and deepen students’ understanding of the novel or provide an example of contemporary theatre with no prior knowledge necessary. Students can compare and contrast the text and play, exploring the themes and issues presented for a new, modern audience.
DRAMA SUBJECT CONNECTIONS
An ideal example of Gothic Theatre for your students. Through shake & stir’s unique approach to storytelling your students will witness the thrill of Gothic Theatre, Ensemble Theatre and Magical Realism helping to deepen their understanding and providing an excellent example of how a text can be transformed for the stage.
GENERAL CAPABILITIES
Ethical Understanding, Literacy, Critical & Creative Thinking, Personal & Social Capability.
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