The Willow Pattern
Published on 20. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-00-720726-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Willow Pattern is a charming and witty play that is ideal for pupils at KS3, accompanied by stimulating background materials containing fantastic ideas for drama exercises, as well as other activities designed to answer English Framework and NC objectives.
Humorously adapted from an ancient Chinese tale, The Willow Pattern is a classic tale of innocent, yet forbidden love.
The Mandarin is a very powerful man who runs his province with an iron fist, tyrannical with everybody except his daughter Knoon-She. Knoon-She, however, isn't keen on marrying the noble warrior he has in mind for her, and instead has eyes for Chang, her father's humble secretary.
Encompassing poetry, story-telling, proverbs and a little martial arts, The Willow Pattern is accessible, funny, moving and thought-provoking. A great drama text for Year 7 up.
Humorously adapted from an ancient Chinese tale, The Willow Pattern is a classic tale of innocent, yet forbidden love.
The Mandarin is a very powerful man who runs his province with an iron fist, tyrannical with everybody except his daughter Knoon-She. Knoon-She, however, isn't keen on marrying the noble warrior he has in mind for her, and instead has eyes for Chang, her father's humble secretary.
Encompassing poetry, story-telling, proverbs and a little martial arts, The Willow Pattern is accessible, funny, moving and thought-provoking. A great drama text for Year 7 up.
Reviews / Votes
"This new series of plays commissioned by National Theatre Education, in editions containing excellent resources and activities, is long overdue."Ink Pellet
"The pacy language and action of the script are a delight: each character is clearly delineated and wit is ever -present."
The Secondary English Magazine
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: 5 mm
Weight
135 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-720726-8 (9780007207268)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Judith Johnson