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Task 3 - Creating and Developing a Physical Theatre response to Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

 The Paper Carousel Exercise was an activity where three large sheets of paper were circulated between three teams. Each sheet had a different title: Physical Theatre , A Midsummer Night’s Dream , and Me! . each group would rotate through the papers, adding their thoughts and contributions to each one. By the end, every team and group member had contributed to all three sheets. This exercise served as a way to: Identify the group's strengths , both as an ensemble and as individuals. Discuss the qualities and characteristics of physical theatre . Highlight what makes a successful production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream   The Veil Scene One of the main things we discovered was our shared interest in how the original play contrasts the natural and supernatural worlds, as well as the moral and immoral actions of the characters. This exercise helped us remember key aspects of the play, including its themes and techniques. These ideas formed the foundation for our “The Veil” s...
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Task 4: spotlight on you: theatre through the ages

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Task 4: spotlight on you: Evaluation

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Task 3: classical Features: Handy theatre guide

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Task 1: Exploring Techniques: Physical Theatre - Frantic Assembly

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  What is physical theatre ? Physical theatre is theatre interpreted through movement creating theatre work with our bodies, physical theatre ashtrays from the norm and is a unique way to interpreted the art of theatre  Who are frantic assembly ? https://www.franticassembly.co.uk/about Frantic Assembly are  an internationally renowned physical theatre company . One of the most studied theatre companies, Frantic have an inimitable style and have long delighted our audiences with their bold, collaborative and dynamic approach. Element and techniques frantic assembly use in their performances Physicality: Strong emphasis on physical movement and expression. Collaborative Creation: Collaborative process involving actors, directors, and designers. Devised Theatre: Creation through improvisation and experimentation. Integration of Technology: Use of multimedia to enhance storytelling. Emotional Realism: Exploration of complex human emotions and relationships. Spatial Awareness:...
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Task 2: A midsummer nights dream performance: Shakespeare Duologue Evaluation and Feedback

 A Midsummer Nights Dream Performance Evaluation  1. What was your initial response to the practitioner Shakespeare? track how this has developed and changed during the course of rehearsals and performance. Growing up in lama exams and acting festivals i always shied away from Shakespeare pieces. I found them confusing and I was scared to forget the words and not understand the subtext of what i was performing so initially, Shakespeare wasn't my favourite, i found his work complicated and hard to understand. i personally felt his work was out dated and all based of boring subjects (i was very wrong). i always had no interest in performing anything by him when really his work was a generalisation of what people make Shakespeare out to be. my first Shakespeare piece i performed was the very famous puck monologue and from then my opinion swiftly changed as i realised his plays are gripping and compelling and we can link them to modern times.  throughout the rehearsals i foun...
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