The Tempest and Measure for Measure - Setting the Scene for Shakespeare at A Level, One Day Course, 31 October 2018, Leicester Grammar School

A programme of interactive seminar-style sessions, designed to enrich and deepen understanding of the social, historical and theatrical contexts that shaped Shakespeare's writing in The Tempest and Measure for Measure.

Texts covered: The Tempest and Measure for Measure

The day is designed to suit the needs of students working towards examinations and will address the following assessment objectives:

• helping students appreciate the relation of their play to Shakespeare’s other work and to the theatre of his day;
• the influence upon texts of cultural, historical and other contexts;
• different critical interpretations and the importance of context;
• the contribution of directors, designers and performers to the theatrical experience;
• how characters and ideas are conveyed through theatrical presentation.

Fees

£25 per student - lunch included

£10 per accompanying teacher, lunch included

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