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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...