Antigone: A Complete Play Guide for AS & A Level Drama

A classic Greek tragedy, Sophocles’ interpretation of the Theban legend provides students with an abundance of theatrical possibilities to explore.

With reference to the methodologies of key practitioners throughout!

Fantastically clear explanations, in-depth analysis of key dramatic and theatrical aspects, and a wealth of engaging practical and non-practical activities. Your students will know Antigone inside out:

  • 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

  • Includes indicative content for all activities to support your teaching and your students
  • With key terms glossary – perfect for revision!

Specifically geared towards the AS and A Level text-based question, this thrilling pack is your one-stop shop!

What do teachers say about this resource? (7834)

A full and thorough guide. Clearly laid out with key information provided, including an excellent variety of appropriate and thought-provoking activities which are linked to the Edexcel and AQA specifications... There is a lot to like about this resource! If I listed them all per page, this would be a very long document! Contexts information is clear and concise – an accessible introduction to Sophocles... Great links to National Theatre’s video clips... Full and detailed synopsis of the play. Very helpful for students... Thoroughly covers all aspects of design and performing with clear links to the exam board specs... The exam practice activities are clear and its good to have the answer checklist present... Lots of relevant, appropriate, and engaging activities throughout... Varied and very useful activities linked to the guide’s content... Very helpful diagrams, images, key words boxes – key information presented in an accessible format... Section 1 thoroughly introduces the play and Greek Theatre with useful handouts and a wide range of activities to develop student knowledge and understanding... Section 2 logically and progressively works through the play, Prologue through to the Exodus, covering key aspects of analysis, design, performing through a wide range of engaging activities... Section 3 clearly encourages and enables students to develop their own production concepts. Reference to other practitioners is great... This resource will most certainly enhance learning through knowledge and understanding of the content information presented, the activities to explore practically and via written work and discussion of work – a wide variety of teaching and learning methods are present in this pack... A highly valuable resource... Excellent visual layout – very clear, logical, progressive, and accessible, short bite-sized paragraphs and use of sections and sub-headings... A brilliant resource – thorough, informative, engaging, very accessible for students.

S Borley, Teacher & Peer Reviewer