Twelfth Night: Practical Activity Pack for GCSE Drama

A wide range of stand-alone activities to teach this GCSE classic – for any unit or component!


A playful and engaging text, with a complex plot that mixes melancholy and loss with anarchy and comedy. Students will get to grips with Shakespearean style while exploring endless possibilities for characterisation and design.

Set text for GCSE:
  • Edexcel

40 sets of diverse, comprehensive collections and engaging exercises cover the play from all angles. Pick and choose to complement your scheme of work and enhance learning:

  • Whole-text, summative and contextual activities provide a solid foundation for learning
  • Scene-by-scene tasks allow for in-depth, practical investigation of key themes and moments
  • ‘Staging the text’ section facilitates further exploration of performance and design
Activities include: The food of love; The sea shore; Fools; Status; Dramatic irony; The Duel; What is Olivia thinking?; Twins; period costume; Lots of locations… and many more!

Plus! Dedicated ‘exam practice’ essay questions encourage students to effectively apply their skills and knowledge

Fully matched to GCSE exam board requirements, and with an activity overview grid, teacher’s notes and suggested answers for easy planning and assessment.