The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy brings Shakespeare to life in schools! No longer the boring tedious study of text in class but acting it out as William Shakespeare intended in a vibrant, dynamic way.
Gone are those days of trying to decipher Shakespeare by reading the text behind a desk in class. The only way to fully understand the plots, the themes and the language of Shakespeare is to feel and be part of the action.
The Helen O’Grady Shakespeare plays are shortened versions of the original text, written in a mixture of modern and Shakespeare’s original language to make the transition to understanding far easier. Through this children gain a love for English literature and some of the tougher aspects of studying Shakespeare’s play, particularly when they have to write about the intricacies of the plays themselves.
At Sunlands Primary School the children performed three of Shakespeare’s plays: Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth. These three plays were also used as a tool to discover advanced acting skills.
Romeo and Juliet: stylised Shakespearian acting with tights and all!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: the art of strong entry and exit points
Macbeth: in mask to train students to use body gesture and voice to create drama.
For more information about our Shakespeare for children programmes, contact us in Cape Town on 021 6747478
Website: www.dramaafrica.com
Like our Facebook Page to be kept up to date: www.facebook.com/helenogradycapetown
Love Shakespeare - Love acting!
And even Primary School children can love and appreciate Shakespeare's great works too. At Sunlands Primary School in Cape Town, where the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy runs its inspirational international drama programme, the children get the opportunity for a public performance of Shakespeare each year. Here you can see them in action on the stage.
Gone are those days of trying to decipher Shakespeare by reading the text behind a desk in class. The only way to fully understand the plots, the themes and the language of Shakespeare is to feel and be part of the action.
The Helen O’Grady Shakespeare plays are shortened versions of the original text, written in a mixture of modern and Shakespeare’s original language to make the transition to understanding far easier. Through this children gain a love for English literature and some of the tougher aspects of studying Shakespeare’s play, particularly when they have to write about the intricacies of the plays themselves.
At Sunlands Primary School the children performed three of Shakespeare’s plays: Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth. These three plays were also used as a tool to discover advanced acting skills.
Romeo and Juliet: stylised Shakespearian acting with tights and all!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: the art of strong entry and exit points
Macbeth: in mask to train students to use body gesture and voice to create drama.
For more information about our Shakespeare for children programmes, contact us in Cape Town on 021 6747478
Website: www.dramaafrica.com
Like our Facebook Page to be kept up to date: www.facebook.com/helenogradycapetown
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