Shakespeare in the Favelas

Synopsis
Drama educationalist Kieron Jones travels from his home village of Frambrough in England to the favelas (shanty towns) of Vitoria and Rio de Janiero in Brazil. His challenge is to get children and young people enjoying and performing Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2007
Duration
45 mins

Credits

Contributor
Kieron Jones

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama; Education
Keywords
Brazil; children; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); slum communities; Disadvantaged children

Notes

Notes
Recommended for Key Stages KS3, KS5.

Production Company

Name

KJ Films

Email
info@kj-films.com
Web
http://www.kj-films.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 8537 9189
Address
67 Brondesbury Road
London
NW6 6BP

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
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Shakespeare, "Shakespeare in the Favelas". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71192 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)