British Theatre - Resource Packs
British Theatre - Resource Packs
National Theatre
This is a collection of resource packs on National Theatre productions on texts by British playwrights. These packs are for teachers, students, researchers or anyone interested in discovering more about National productions. Each pack contains production images, articles, interviews and practical exercises. Included in this pack is His Dark Materials, The History Boys and Noises Off.
A Taste of Honey
This is a background pack for the National Theatre's 2014 production of A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney. Included in this pack are a rehearsal diary, character profiles and interviews with the director and actors.
Jan 26, 2015
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
This is a background pack for Simon Stephens' stage adaptation of Mark Haddon's book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, directed by Marianne Elliott. This pack includes a synopsis, workshop diary and practical exercises.
Jan 26, 2015
11 sec
Behind The Beautiful Forevers
This is a background pack for the National Theatre's 2014 production of Behind The Beautiful Forevers based on the book by Katherine Boo and adapted for the stage by David Hare. Included in this pack is a synopsis of the play, a rehearsal diary and interviews with the cast, featuring Meera Syal.
Dec 17, 2014
Home
This is a background pack for Home by Nadia Fall, a verbatim piece that gives voice to young people living in a London hostel. Included in this pack is a rehearsal diary and an article on verbatim theatre.
Apr 14, 2014
1 sec
Edward II
This is a background pack for the 2013 production of Edward II by Christopher Marlowe. Included in this pack is an interview with the dramaturg and an introduction to the play.
Jan 24, 2014
2 sec
The Light Princess
This is a background pack for the 2013 production of The Light Princess, a new musical written by Tori Amos and Samuel Adamson. Included in this pack are interviews with some of the creative team and an introduction to the production.
Jan 24, 2014
2 sec
The Magistrate
This is a background pack for the National Theatre's 2012 production of The Magistrate. Included in this pack is a synopsis of the play, a rehearsal diary and an interview with the director Timothy Sheader.
Jan 17, 2013
2 sec
Scenes From An Execution
This is a background pack for Tom Cairn's 2012 production of Scenes From An Execution by Howard Barker. Included in this pack is are interviews with Tom Cairn and Fiona Shaw (playing Galactia), and the rehearsal diary.
Oct 23, 2012
2 sec
...some trace of her
This is a workpack for Katie Mitchell's 2008 production of ...some trace of her. Included in this pack is an overview of the rehearsal process and discussion points.
Sep 6, 2012
2 sec
The UN Inspector
This is a background pack for The UN Inspector directed by David Farr in 2005. Included in this pack are practical exercises and a rehearsal diary.
Aug 31, 2012
2 sec
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