The Shakespeare Sessions
21 Feb 2012 - 02 Mar 2012
10.30 am + 1.30 pm
Tickets: €14 students, group rates, teachers free
The Hamlet Session:The Hamlet Session:
“An Excellent production, engaging throughout, one of the best performances I’ve seen to date.” - Teacher, Co. Cork
Right from the start Hamlet grabs the audience from the jugular with an action packed take on the bard’s greatest play! With brilliant pacing, humour and pathos The Hamlet Session weaves a tapestry that aims to aid the students with analysis, discussion and breaking down of themes of this masterpiece.
Topics and themes introduced and/or analyzed in The Hamlet Session: The Source, Revenge Tragedy Genre. Hamlet’s Frame of Mind at Play’s Beginning, Appearance vs. Reality, Poetic Language, Action & Inaction, The Role of Women, Death/Mortality, Madness, Corruption, The Character of Hamlet
See our YouTube Video on the Hamlet Session following this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAl1os5bSBI&feature=related
The Macbeth Session:
The mystery and magic of The Scottish Play as you’ve never seen it before! Hecate joins the actors analysing the bards’ goriest play. A riddle is put forward to the students which, once answered, will aid them understanding how to dissect bloody Macbeth for their exams.
Topics and themes introduced and/or analyzed in The Macbeth Session: The Source, The Scottish Play (The Macbeth Curse), The Porter’s Speech, Appearance vs. Reality, Conscience/Guilt, Corruption/Ambition, Blood, Evil vs. Good, Tropes, Manhood and Lady Macbeth’s Motivation, Free Will vs. Fate
See our YouTube Video on the Macbeth Session following this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmKcdJ6ufVw
The Merchant Session:
“Brilliant, enjoyable and thought-provoking.” Tracy Irish, Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) Education Department.
A hilarious take of one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies. A group of actors deconstruct the play looking at the main themes through comic arguments and debates that clarify issues such as character motivation, complicated dialogue and confusing plot elements. Even the audience are asked to help with their opinions and participation.
Topics and themes introduced and/or analyzed in The Merchant of Venice Session: Friendship and Loyalty, Nazism & The Merchant, Launcelot’s Conscience, Mercy and Justice, The Role of Religion, The Pound of Flesh, Father and Child Love, Romantic Love, Significance of Tubal, Isolation, Money & Wealth, The Function of the Caskets, Women’s Appearance & Reality
The Romeo and Juliet Session
“Excellent show, well structured analysis of key themes and issues which students could clearly understand.” – Cork Teacher.
The Romeo & Juliet Session starring William Shakespeare! Yes, Shakespeare comes to life in The Romeo & Juliet Session! The bard directs a group of modern actors in his great romantic tragedy. However, problems arise as Mr. Shakespeare’s sixteenth century attitudes and demeanour clash with those of the modern performers. Arguments, discussion and enlightenment ensue!
Topics and themes introduced and/or analyzed in The Romeo and Juliet Session:
The Main Source, The Passage of Time in Romeo and Juliet, Nature of Love, Love as a Religious Experience/Courtly Love Poetry, Benvolio’s Function, Fate, Romeo’s Transformation, Love vs. Lust, Conflict, Historical Context of the Capulet/Montague Feud, Lack of Women Performers in Elizabethan Theatre, Attitudes to Homosexuality in Shakespeare’s Time, Parental Authority, Storytelling in Shakespeare’s time
What teachers have said of previous Cyclone Shakespeare shows:
An Excellent production, engaging throughout, one of the best performances I've seen to date - Teacher, Co. Cork
The company who put on the play are absolutely fantastic and the best I've seen for Junior Cert students. – West Cork School Teacher on Merchant of Venice
Excellent – a refreshing and fun approach to a brilliant play. Your production was accessible, informative and very educational. Keep up the good work. – Teacher of Limerick School
For more info and bookings, please contact Maev O'Shea 085 - 8585502
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