Oxford Playscripts: The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty by David Calcutt

Oxford Playscripts: The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty by David Calcutt

Victimised by the cruel, cunning Stubbs, Terry Dumpton, nicknamed Humpty Dumpty, resorts to truancy to avoid his bullies. Following pressure from his tormentors to prove he isn't a coward, Terry takes part in a dangerous activity resulting in a fatal outcome... A hard-hitting drama exploring bullying, peer pressure, and tragic consequences, David Calcutt's original play is ideal for KS3 English and Drama students. Key Features: -Original drama for a KS3 classroom, with 18 speaking parts -Includes motivating activities focusing on performance, close text analysis, language and structure, together with varied creative tasks -Insights into the play by the authors and adaptors -Notes on staging, props, and illustrations -Explores bullying, peer pressure, and responsibility -Supports oracy, empathy, and dramatic interpretation Suitable for: KS3 English and Drama departments Themes: bullying, peer pressure, responsibility

David Calcutt was born in the West Midlands and currently resides there. He has written numerous plays for the stage and radio, as well as various books and children's stories, as well as four poetry pamphlets. This is his first collection in its whole. And his present fans are eagerly anticipating it.

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ISBN 13	9781408519967
ISBN 10	1408519968
Title	Oxford Playscripts: The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty
Author	David Calcutt
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2012-12-20
Number of pages	88
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.