Approaching Shakespeare
Education pack
Watch the full-length recording of Cheek by Jowl’s 2018 production of Périclès, Prince de Tyr (professionally filmed with multiple cameras) in French with English subtitles.
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Integrated education pack
This free, ready-to-use pack for teachers consists of the full professionally filmed recording of the play, as well as a dedicated education pack featuring activities, essays, classroom or homework exercises and insight into Cheek by Jowl’s rehearsal processes. The pack (in PDF format) is integrated with the film of the production, so there is instant access to relevant scenes and moments in the play at the click of a mouse.
Features
- Full length recording of Périclès, Prince de Tyr (1h45)
- An introduction from Declan Donnellan to the ‘Invisible work’ of rehearsals
- Cheek by Jowl ensemble games
- Exploring the world of the play (Story & Themes)
- Exercises on approaching Shakespeare’s text
- Tips for learning lines
- An introduction to Shakespearean verse
- Rehearsal games
- Classroom exercises
- Modern relevance and historic notes
- Background on Cheek by Jowl
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Note: While the production has been given 16+ guidance rating by UK theatres, we believe teachers can use their discretion and decide whether to show the production in its entirety to younger students or withhold certain scenes.
