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Smile & Be A Villain

Macbeth VS Hamlet. Finally, justice is served. A prison yard at lunch hour sets the scene for three infamous, tragic heroes as they go head-to-head in a full-throttle exploration of the dirty deeds that lead to their demise. Smile & be a Villain is a 50/50 split between Macbeth and Hamlet that allows students to compare and contrast both plays whilst gaining greater insight into the key players’ motives, actions and inevitable consequences

GRADES  10 – 12 

Curriculum Links
English: Shakespeare, Play Study, Comparison, Language, Literature, English: Unit 4: EA
Drama: Performance techniques, Adaptation, Unit 4- Transform, Exploring and responding, Developing practices and skills  

Dramatic Forms & Styles
Inherited text, Shakespeare, Mediatised Performance, Ensemble, Contemporary Performance 

General Capabilities
Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding, Intercultural understanding, Literacy