Drama Games for Exploring Shakespeare by Alanna Beeken

Drama Games for Exploring Shakespeare by Alanna Beeken

This dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book, part of the bestselling Drama Games series, offers dozens of games to help bring Shakespeare's plays to life in the classroom or rehearsal room - making them fun and accessible to actors, students, directors and teachers.

'A welcome tool to bring the Bard alive for students.. sets things out in a logical fashion, without losing any of the creativity or impact of the activities... I can only wish my English teacher had a copy of this sparky little volume when I was first struggling with Shakespeare... many young lives will be transformed when they connect with Shakespeare's world and all it can offer'

* Broadway World *

'An incredibly effective way of accessing Shakespeare... I've been a practitioner for over 10 years, and I found plenty of new material here, plus the fact that the exercises are phrased so clearly that they immediately usurped my own notes... [this book is] a useful companion to anyone working with young people and Shakespeare. Get one now and start passing it round the office'

* Drama & Theatre Magazine *

'An accessible new addition to Nick Hern Books's Drama Games series... Each of the 66 games is carefully but simply explained and could be used by anyone mounting an inclusive Shakespeare production with young people'

* Ink Pellet Magazine *

'This easy-to-navigate, engaging and enjoyable read is an excellent resource... each activity builds understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's use of language and narrative building, and multidimensional characters. Beeken's approach is hands-on and experiential, emphasizing learning through doing. The book guides readers on using these drama games in educational settings, offering practical advice on facilitating sessions, creating a supportive learning environment, and adapting games to suit different age groups and abilities... delves into the relevance of Shakespeare in contemporary education. It addresses how his plays, though centuries old, still resonate today and can be used to explore modern themes and issues. The book also includes insights into how these games can enhance students' critical thinking, creativity and collaborative skills... an invaluable resource for anyone looking to introduce Shakespeare dynamically and interactively, fostering a love for Shakespeare's timeless works in a new generation of learners'

* Word Matters (Journal of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama) *

Alanna Beeken is a writer and consultant working in arts education. She was Creative and Festival Director of the Shakespeare Schools Festival, the flagship project of Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781848429420
ISBN 10	1848429428
Title	Drama Games for Exploring Shakespeare
Author	Alanna Beeken
Series	Drama Games
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Nick Hern Books
Year published	2023-04-27
Number of pages	184
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.