45 Min Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Subject: English Literature
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 11 - 14
Order Number: 5189

This 45 minute version of A Midsummer Night's Dream includes all the characters, plots and comedy of the full length version and is an ideal way of introducing children to Shakespeare. Easy to read and follow in class this is the perfect play to perform for parents or to take on tour to a wider audience. Teacher friendly with lesson plans, homework questions, suggestions for performance and rehearsed reading and cast descriptions. Each scene is preceded by a narrator setting out what is about to happen, making the story easy to understand for young people. With 25 speaking parts and many non speaking roles, the whole class can take an active part in the play. Original dialogue maintains the atmosphere of the original with obscure words explained. Scripts can be copied.