Out of Chaos present a free workshop for schools, exploring
William Shakespeare’s
MACBETH
Out of Chaos (previously known as Temple Theatre)
‘Expertly performed and stupidly entertaining’ - The Guardian
- A multi-award winning, critically acclaimed theatre company
- An international reputation for generous, skilful theatre that brings old stories alive
- Out of Chaos have performed to more than 25,000 people, and led workshops with a
further 5,000 participants, across Europe and New Zealand
‘A tour-de-force. Spellbinding‘
Public Reviews
The
‘A magic formula: you are bound to
come out satisfied.’ The Stage
- Led by artistic directors Paul O’Mahony, who has performed with the RSC, and Mike
Tweddle, who has directed for the Globe.
FREE SCHOOLS WORKSHOP
- A two hour workshop, delivered in your school at a time convenient to you. Workshops
are free for all schools attending Out of Chaos’ production of Macbeth
- Tailored to the requirements of the GCSE English Literature syllabus, and developed
through consultation with secondary school teachers
- Led by Paul O’Mahony and Mike Tweddle (actor and director of Macbeth)
‘The event involved a series of workshops which took place across the day for
year 7 and 8 students. The participants were thrilled by all aspects of the workshops.
Paul and Mike did an excellent job of engaging everyone and bringing the myths to life.’
Dr Lorna Robinson, Director, East Oxford Community Classics Centre
- Using theatre exercises to explore Macbeth’s plot, themes, character and staging
- Demonstrating that performing and hearing Shakespeare’s text helps it become more
relevant, exciting and clear
‘It helped us create a thousand new ideas, but starting with something so simple.
I love the way the myths are so flexible: you can do anything you want and
the story will still stay true.’ Julia Jones, 15, student at Benenden School
- Students will play characters and scenes from the play, learn verse speaking techniques
that make the language easier to follow, explore their own interpretations of key
moments, and direct Paul and Mike in acting certain scenes
- Providing resources for further study and teaching
‘Temple Theatre have created a great atmosphere during their residency.
The performance from the students was fun, exciting and fresh.
The students were thrilled with Temple’s approach to theatre.’
Fernando Montoya, Director, BAI Theatre School, Bilbao
Out of Chaos’ Macbeth
- 30 roles played by two award-winning actors
- A fast and furious 80 minute version that
blends beautiful poetry, electric drama
and playful comedy
- Accessible, clear and engaging, the
show will invite the audience in and
make Shakespeare fresh, relevant and
exciting
- Suitable for adults of all ages, and for
young people aged 12+ who are
studying Shakespeare at school
- Combining highly skilful physical theatre with powerful text work and vibrant
characterisation
- Supported by Arts Council England and produced in association with MAC Birmingham,
The Civic, Barnsley and Oxford Playhouse
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