Macbeth: Abridged for Schools and Performance - Paperback

Macbeth: Abridged for Schools and Performance - Paperback

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Macbeth: Abridged for Schools and Performance - Paperback

Macbeth: Abridged for Schools and Performance - Paperback

$11.47

by Kj O'Hara (Author), William Shakespeare (Author)

Macbeth: Abridged for Schools and Performance

A shorter, school-friendly edition of Macbeth for classroom reading, student performance, drama groups, tutors, home educators and younger readers.

This widely used abridged edition keeps Shakespeare's original language while making the play more manageable for students to follow, discuss and perform. With thousands of copies in circulation in the UK and the USA, it has been created for practical use in real classrooms, rehearsals and school productions.

This carefully abridged version of Macbeth has been created specifically for classroom study and live performance. It retains the key scenes most frequently explored in English lessons, while presenting a streamlined script that is easier for students to follow and perform.

Originally devised for a Theatre in Education tour, this script has been successfully staged with as few as four actors and adapted for larger school casts. It is equally effective for classroom exploration of scenes and for full productions in a drama studio, school hall or theatre space.

This edition includes:
  • A streamlined performance script
  • Short scene introductions to guide understanding
  • Staging advice based on real school productions
  • Classroom drama activities to support literary study
Ideal for classroom work, Shakespeare study, school productions, GCSE preparation, drama activities, tutoring and home education.

Part of the Antic Mind Publishing school classics range, this edition is designed to support accessible reading, teaching and performance of Shakespeare.

Written by an experienced teacher and director, this edition helps students engage actively with Shakespeare's language, characters and themes through both study and performance.

Author Biography

KJ O'Hara is an English and drama teacher with over 20 years experience. He has also been the Artistic Director of Antic Mind Theatre Company for whom he abridged and directed the play for touring in schools.

Number of Pages: 60
Dimensions: 0.12 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: May 07, 2014

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