
Theatre of War
Simon Adorian(Author)
Collins Educational (Publisher)
Published on 20. December 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-00-717948-0 (ISBN)
Description
Theatre of War is Simon Adorian's very modern take on an ancient Greek myth. Dealing with the issues of war (and protest against it) in an accessible and entertaining way, the playscript is suitable for both classwork and school productions.
All is not well in the war-torn city of Ilium. The military leaders are alarmed to find that the people, worn out by a decade of conflict, are calling for peace talks!
Thus begins a fierce struggle between those aiming for glory on the battlefield, and those who think that differences can and should be resolved peacefully. Set against a mythical backdrop, the play explores issues that are eternally relevant and will stimulate debate amongst pupils.
The play has a large cast of both male and female characters and is ideal for either performance or reading aloud in class. The resource material contains advice on staging and drama activities, as well as carefully selected extracts and poems from contemporary sources, dealing with war, propaganda and protest.
All is not well in the war-torn city of Ilium. The military leaders are alarmed to find that the people, worn out by a decade of conflict, are calling for peace talks!
Thus begins a fierce struggle between those aiming for glory on the battlefield, and those who think that differences can and should be resolved peacefully. Set against a mythical backdrop, the play explores issues that are eternally relevant and will stimulate debate amongst pupils.
The play has a large cast of both male and female characters and is ideal for either performance or reading aloud in class. The resource material contains advice on staging and drama activities, as well as carefully selected extracts and poems from contemporary sources, dealing with war, propaganda and protest.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 11 to 14 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-717948-0 (9780007179480)
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Person
Simon Adorian (author of the playscript) is Acting Headteacher at St Osmund's Middle School, Dorchester. From September 1998 he will be Dorset LEA Literacy Consultant. He is also the author of the successful plays The Ratz and Trojans.
Sue Cottam (author of the resources) is Co-ordinator of Creative and Performing Arts at St Osmund's Middle School, Dorchester.
Sue Cottam (author of the resources) is Co-ordinator of Creative and Performing Arts at St Osmund's Middle School, Dorchester.