Cake Diane

A modern family home and all its madness

  • Home
  • Holiday season
  • Creating a Happy Home
  • Tips & advice
  • Help with kids
  • A working mum
  • Submit Guest Post
  • My Favourite Books
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Parenting / 3 Great Reasons Your Children Should See Shakespeare in the Theatre

3 Great Reasons Your Children Should See Shakespeare in the Theatre

23rd February 2017 By: Nicole Dianecomment

Sharing is caring!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest

Students will generally enjoy being given the opportunity to visit the theatre instead of sitting in class, even if seeing Shakespeare isn’t exactly something they would do in their own time. Of course, there are benefits that come with seeing a production that go beyond giving everyone a break from the classroom.

It’s always possible to find a production of Shakespeare relatively close by – here are just three reasons why you should arrange a trip with your children.

  1. They’ll Hear the Language

One of the biggest issues that students face with Shakespeare is simply being able to understand what is being said. The dialogue is full of Elizabethan references and words that have since fallen out of use, and it’s harder to pick up the meaning when you’re reading the lines instead of hearing them. A good actor will be able to imply meaning and keep the lines flowing, making it easier to understand their original intent.

  1. They’ll Take in the Play as a Whole

Few GCSE students will actually go to the effort of reading the whole play they’re studying from cover to cover in one sitting. They’ll usually be reading the play a couple of scenes at a time, then perhaps have some additional reading for homework. This can work well when they’re digging into the deeper meanings beneath each scene, but it’s also beneficial to see the play performed as a whole. Students will be able to understand the way the play is paced and see how characters grow throughout the plot.

  1. They’ll Be Exposed to New Perspectives

Though the words on the page will remain consistent, each production of a certain play will be unique. The director may have chosen to update the setting to modern times, use very minimal props and costumes, or have an antagonist played in a more sympathetic manner. You might even find a more abstract production of a famous Shakespeare play, with just a couple of people playing all the parts and no investment in props at all. These variations encourage your children to consider each play as something that can be thought about and expressed in different ways.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Feature Posts

5 Great Hotel Features to Look Out For On Your Business Trip to Greensboro

5 Great Hotel Features to Look Out For On Your Business Trip to Greensboro

If you are taking a business trip to somewhere ... [ Read More ]

3 Tips to Improve Your Parenting Style This New Year

3 Tips to Improve Your Parenting Style This New Year

The New Year is here and with that comes a time to ... [ Read More ]

Latest Facebook Posts

About Me!

I am Diane Nicole, an interiors enthusiast who decided to start this blog when I redesign my entire home many years ago. I wanted to share my renovation experience with my friends and family but since then it has grown to become so much more than that. Read More…

View My Blog Posts

Pages

  • A working mum
  • Contact
  • Creating a Happy Home
  • Help with kids
  • Holiday Season
  • My Favourite Books
  • Privacy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Related Sites
  • Submit Guest Post
  • Tips & advice

Archives

  • March 2018 (1)
  • January 2018 (1)
  • December 2017 (2)
  • November 2017 (1)
  • October 2017 (4)
  • September 2017 (1)
  • August 2017 (2)
  • July 2017 (5)
  • June 2017 (1)
  • May 2017 (4)
  • April 2017 (4)
  • March 2017 (1)
  • February 2017 (2)
  • December 2016 (1)
  • November 2016 (1)
  • October 2016 (1)
  • September 2016 (1)
  • July 2016 (2)
  • June 2016 (2)
  • May 2016 (2)
  • April 2016 (1)
  • March 2016 (3)
  • February 2016 (2)
  • January 2016 (2)
  • December 2015 (1)

Follow us

Search

Featured Page

A working mum

Hello, and welcome to Cake Diane. I am Diane Nicole, an interiors enthusiast who decided to start this blog when I redesign my entire home many years ago. I wanted to share my renovation experience with my friends and family but since then it has grown to become so much more than that. Cake ... [ Read More ]

Categories

  • Holidays
  • Home Decor
  • Mommy Time
  • Parenting
  • Recommended
  • Uncategorised
  • Work from home

Copyright © 2018 · Modern Blogger Pro Theme By, Pretty Darn Cute Design