That Face: A Complete Play Guide for A Level Drama
That Face takes a challenging and explosive look at family dynamics, class and privilege, and addiction. Using sharp, quick-witted dialogue and complex characters, Stenham examines a middle-class family on the brink of chaos and explores the thin line between love and manipulation. Though the themes are dark, they provide an enlightening opportunity for students to engage with dynamic and flawed characters, and provide an excellent platform for them to experiment with the different ways to bring them to life onstage.
With in-depth analysis of key dramatic and theatrical aspects, and a wealth of engaging practical and non-practical activities, this guide will help your students become insightful interpreters of this fascinating play and be equipped to handle the exam questions with confidence.
- Introductory notes and exploratory activities ensure full understanding of the social, historical, cultural, textual and theatrical contexts
- Scene-by-scene walk-through includes detailed analysis of the relevant performance aspects, with plenty of opportunity for practical investigation and independent study
- Production concepts and performance strategies cover character, design, staging, practitioners and more
- With key terms glossary – perfect for revision!
Specifically geared towards the AS and A Level text-based question, this comprehensive pack is your one-stop shop!
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Synopsis attribution: A portrait of the English playwright Polly Stenham courtesy of Tobias Ross-Southall, Creative Commons Licence 3.0 Unported
