Revenge Tragedy
Tragedy in the days of Shakespeare is often referred to as Elizabethan tragedy. Few people realise this was a revivial of a form that had a long history, originating alongside the gladiators, only a handful…
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Effective Symbolism in Drama
What is A Symbol? A symbol implies a greater meaning than the literal suggestion and is usually used to represent something other than what it is at face value. Symbolism in the theatre can be…
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Versatility Key to Success
On the eve of Nicole Kidman’s marriage Downunder to fellow Aussie Keith Urban, I thought it might be timely to use her career path as inspiration for student acting and classroom drama in education. Kidman…
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Take A Risk!
Should students take risks with their performance material in Drama? If so, will it pay dividends? Well, I’ve got to admit, in years gone by, I have always encouraged my students to play it safe…
