More Than Words Can Wield the Matter

Synopsis
A non-textual approach to King Lear using collaborative arts techniques with a mixed-ability GCSE group. Shows five scenes using sound, music, art, poetry and dance, intercut with reflections on this way of working by pupils and the teacher, Sylvia Hitch.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1998
Duration
32 mins
Availability
Sale

Credits

Director
Mark Chapman
Writer
William Shakespeare
Contributor
Sylvia Hitch

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama teaching; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
May be out of distribution (2005)
Uses
English and drama teachers at GCSE-level looking for new approaches to ‘difficult’ texts.

Production Company

Name

Dramatic Video

Sponsor

Name

Berkshire Education Department

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Dramatic Video

Phone
01734 394170
Fax
01734 394171
Address
79 London Street
READING
Berks
RG1 4QA
Notes
leaflets rec’d 12/93

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "More Than Words Can Wield the Matter". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/14413 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)