This scheme was initially written for A Level. Drama in preparation for exploring different practitioners but could. be adapted for KS4 or KS3.

Included:

Scheme of work consisting of 4 lessons including warm-ups, exploration exercises, the components of shadow theatre and key terms
Powerpoint on Julie Taymor’s background, influences and works
Handout of Julie Taymor’s work and influences
Powerpoint of World Theatre - Balinese theatre, Japanese Noh and Bunraku
Handout of World Theatre
Synopsis of ‘The Selfish Giant’ with narration and step by step instrutctions ro creat a piece of Shadow Theatre using ‘The Selfish Giant’ as a stimulus