
Tin Soldier
and Other Plays for Children
Noel Greig(Author)
Aurora Metro Books (Publisher)
Published on 15. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-906582-19-7 (ISBN)
Description
A collection of three enchanting plays adapted from popular fairy tales and suitable for family audiences.
Acclaimed playwright Noel Greig, has recreated these well-known tales for the stage with wit and imagination. All three plays have been performed throughout the UK by Tangere Arts, winning a Time Out Critics' Choice Award.
Teachers, youth theatres and amateur groups working with young performers will use this collection time and again for productions, drama classes and workshops - whether for one performer or many. Suitable for children aged 7+
The simple form and language of the plays belie their theatrical and psychological sophistication.
Acclaimed playwright Noel Greig, has recreated these well-known tales for the stage with wit and imagination. All three plays have been performed throughout the UK by Tangere Arts, winning a Time Out Critics' Choice Award.
Teachers, youth theatres and amateur groups working with young performers will use this collection time and again for productions, drama classes and workshops - whether for one performer or many. Suitable for children aged 7+
The simple form and language of the plays belie their theatrical and psychological sophistication.
Reviews / Votes
Tin Soldier"a powerful poetic drama, an epic fable for our times." **** Independent
A Tasty Tale (Hansel and Gretel)
"Delicious moments... fashioned into a rhyming feast." **** Time Out
Hood in the Wood (Little Red Riding Hood)
"a first-rate piece of storytelling that will make children squeal with terrified delight and parents shiver with recognition." **** Guardian
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Twickenham
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Aurora Metro Publications
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool and over, Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906582-19-7 (9781906582197)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
NoA"l Greig worked in theatre from 1966 to 2009 as an actor, director, playwright and dramaturge. Companies with whom he had major involvement include: The Brighton Combination, Inter Action, The General Will, Gay Sweatshop, The Oval House, Red Ladder, Nottingham Roundabout Theatre, The Crucible Theatre Sheffield, Deal Theatre Project, Birmingham Rep, Leicester Haymarket Theatre, The Royal Court, Contact Theatre Manchester, Pursued by a Bear and Theatre Centre. Other books: 'Playwriting; A Practical Guide'(Routledge) 'Trashed' (Aurora Metro)
Content
Introduction 7
by David Johnston
Tin Soldier 13
Hood in the Wood 37
A Tasty Tale - 65
the true story of Hansel and Gretel
Author biography 106
List of writings 110
by David Johnston
Tin Soldier 13
Hood in the Wood 37
A Tasty Tale - 65
the true story of Hansel and Gretel
Author biography 106
List of writings 110