Year 8 Shakespeare Project 2 - Your play

Week one 

Research Shakespearean theatre; create a fact sheet on the Globe theatre.

Week two 

Write a letter to the owner of a theatre company, persuading them to let you audition for the forthcoming play (the one you have created).  You will need to tell them about your previous experience, what talents you have and why you would be ideal for a part.

Week three

Using your drawings of your costumes or props as an idea, you should create one of these.  You could sew, make a model, a mask, paper mache... anything creative!

Week four 

Prepare a prologue for your play.  A brief introduction of what happens in the plot that will help the audience know what to expect from the play.

Week five 

You have just been part of your first performance; write a letter home to your parents telling them of your experiences.

Week six

You are a play critic.  Write a review of your play, considering how effectively the characters, plot and scenes were presented.