With this year’s performance of The Tempest, the Young Shakespeare Company yet again provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to experience Shakespeare through direct involvement in one of his plays.
The work was performed by a cast of dynamic, classically-trained actors, with a passion for performing Shakespeare for younger audiences. This magical comedy was brought vividly to life around and amongst the children. The company specializes in including the whole audience to create such dramatic scenes as the storm on Prospero’s island and the dramatic confrontation between the estranged brothers. There was an energetic mix of live music and physical foolery which the children enjoyed hugely.
Throughout the event the children became actively involved via a carefully structured range of drama and language activities which encouraged them to explore the motives, thoughts and feelings of the characters. Volunteers were also chosen to become individual characters in the story and all the children had the opportunity to speak and enjoy Shakespeare’s words in short, accessible sections.
