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'If only the plays were taught like this in schools, nobody would ever say Shakespeare was boring.' --The Guardian
'…combining humour, gore sorrow, elation, magic, showmanship and the complexity of human emotions to remind contemporary theatre fans why Shakespeare will remain relevant for all eternity.' --Venue Magazine
'Four short, witty plays… they are entertaining modern equivalents that, for an hour or so, will undoubtedly engross audiences.. Crouch's knack is in knowing how to get his younger viewers on side before letting Shakespeare loose on them. In each case, he gently breaks them in with a little modern fun before moving into character… encapsulates the themes and characters of the plays, cleverly summarising and synthesising all that anyone really needs to know as an overview and introduction to the real thing. [Crouch] ensures that their characters are properly developed but never loses the sense of mischief that will keep his audience entertained.' To read the full review, click here: http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/articles/180711.htm --British Theatre Guide
An entertaining introduction to the Bard and an invaluable teaching aid, with much to offer both the novice and the enthusiast.... [they] work both as standalone productions and as worthwhile accompaniments to the plays that inspired them. --Exeunt Magazine
Funny, fresh, vibrant and often moving... A drama teacher might use one of these plays - or part of one- as a piece of solo practical work for GCSE or A level... They have potential for English & PSHE lessons too. 4**** --Teaching Drama
'…combining humour, gore sorrow, elation, magic, showmanship and the complexity of human emotions to remind contemporary theatre fans why Shakespeare will remain relevant for all eternity.' --Venue Magazine
'Four short, witty plays… they are entertaining modern equivalents that, for an hour or so, will undoubtedly engross audiences.. Crouch's knack is in knowing how to get his younger viewers on side before letting Shakespeare loose on them. In each case, he gently breaks them in with a little modern fun before moving into character… encapsulates the themes and characters of the plays, cleverly summarising and synthesising all that anyone really needs to know as an overview and introduction to the real thing. [Crouch] ensures that their characters are properly developed but never loses the sense of mischief that will keep his audience entertained.' To read the full review, click here: http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/articles/180711.htm --British Theatre Guide
An entertaining introduction to the Bard and an invaluable teaching aid, with much to offer both the novice and the enthusiast.... [they] work both as standalone productions and as worthwhile accompaniments to the plays that inspired them. --Exeunt Magazine
Funny, fresh, vibrant and often moving... A drama teacher might use one of these plays - or part of one- as a piece of solo practical work for GCSE or A level... They have potential for English & PSHE lessons too. 4**** --Teaching Drama
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A collection of self contained one-man shows which brilliantly re-imagine four of Shakespeare's well known plays through the eyes of the bit parts. I, Malvolio re-imagines Twelfth Night from the point of view of Shakespeare's pent-up notoriously wronged steward. A story of lost dignity, prudery, practical, jokes and bullying that draws us deep into the madness of Shakespeare's classic comedy. I, Banquo: A blood-shot, story-telling journey into the heart of Shakespeare's Macbeth, told through the eyes of his murdered best friend. Classic theatre and modern story-telling combined, accompanied by a heavy-metal-guitar-playing 13 year old Fleance, a severed head and 32 litres of blood. I, Caliban: Events on Prospero's island as viewed by Caliban, a puppy-headed monster alone on the island at the end of The Tempest, alone with his memories, his magic tricks and one last bottle of wine. I, Caliban is a sweet and sorry tale about injustice, inebriation and missing your mum. I, Peaseblossom: The story of A Midsummer Night's Dream as re-lived through the fevered nightmares of Shakespeare's most neglected fairy. Funny, heart-breaking and ever-so-slightly crazed, I Peaseblossom is a gloriously anarchic dream of a dream , perfect for children and adults alike.
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"I, Shakespeare" is a collection of four brief-ish monologues covering four different plays (Twelfth Night, Macbeth, The Tempest and Midsummer Night's Dream) aimed at children of different ages. Each takes a character from the play and tells the story in straightforward language of the relevant plays from their perspective. At worst, they are a clear telling of the story for kids, and at best some of them genuinely a new perspective to the plays and at very least would make for interesting discussion topics. The limiting factor of this edition (which like most play texts doesn't come cheap due to the relatively low circulation numbers) is that it covers a range of age groups.
I, Malvolio and I, Banquo are aimed at around 11 year olds. The first of these is by far the best providing a thought provoking insight into the bullying of Malvolio that kids will relate to (adults too). There's good old slapstick humour to ease the story along as well. In I Banquo, the least successful for me, the approach is more of a straightforward telling of the story and in my experience kids usually pretty much "get" Macbeth straight off. Here Crouch lays on the gore factor to entertain blood-thirsty young kids. It's fine as it goes, but perhaps the least innovative. Both would be adaptable to class reading.
I, Caliban and I, Peasblossom are targeted at younger children - around 8 years or so. Both are funny and interesting. I, Caliban is the most straightforward of the two plays but none the weaker for that. There's humour and a clear story that certainly helps. I, Peasblossom is perhaps the most innovative in structure and perhaps requires more performance that straight reading to get the most out of it, but it's a charming piece.
I, Malvolio and I, Banquo are aimed at around 11 year olds. The first of these is by far the best providing a thought provoking insight into the bullying of Malvolio that kids will relate to (adults too). There's good old slapstick humour to ease the story along as well. In I Banquo, the least successful for me, the approach is more of a straightforward telling of the story and in my experience kids usually pretty much "get" Macbeth straight off. Here Crouch lays on the gore factor to entertain blood-thirsty young kids. It's fine as it goes, but perhaps the least innovative. Both would be adaptable to class reading.
I, Caliban and I, Peasblossom are targeted at younger children - around 8 years or so. Both are funny and interesting. I, Caliban is the most straightforward of the two plays but none the weaker for that. There's humour and a clear story that certainly helps. I, Peasblossom is perhaps the most innovative in structure and perhaps requires more performance that straight reading to get the most out of it, but it's a charming piece.
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