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RESPONDING TO A THEATRE PRODUCTION
AND BEING INSPIRED
For Key Stages 1 & 2
You have been to the theatre and seen a play - discuss the following questions
and/or fill in the following sheet to reflect on what you have seen.
The date I saw the play was
The name of the Theatre where I saw the play is
What was the play called? What is the name of the writer or company who created the play?
Describe the space where it was performed and what the stage looked like.
What was the play about?
Which characters interested you most?
What were your favourite moments or scenes?
What did you most enjoy about the experience of going to the theatre?
What did you learn about the Art Form of theatre?
What would you like to see a play about next time? Or maybe you would like to make your own play. What would
you like to make a play about?
MAKE A POSTER FOR THE PLAY YOU SAW AT THE THEATRE
Decide what image you think would best express the play and what information you need on the poster
CHALLENGE: WRITE A THEATRE REVIEW
To write a theatre review you need to include observations of what you saw on stage with comments of your own about
the production.
As a guide to structure your review, include the following points:
• Name of the show, the writer/company and the theatre where it was performed
• A brief description of the show and what it wasFor instance it might have been an original new play, a new production of a classic play, a new adaptation of
a story or novel, a play performed by puppets, a physical theatre piece, a pantomime or another genre of
theatre performance. Mention for what age group the play was intended.
• A description of what the play was about – explain what you think it was trying to explore and show.
• Add what interested you most about the subject matter.
• A description of the characters who were involved and the main action that happened to them.
• Add how well you thought these characters were given life on stage by the performers and/or puppets/objects.
• A description of the way the director and designer decided to make a world for the characters and the story using the stage scenery, costumes, makeup and any effects created by lighting and sound.
• Add what you felt were the most successful aspects of the design.
• Finally conclude with a paragraph to your reader either to recommend this production or not and to say how successful you think it was for the audience.