by James Fritz Parliament Square Registered Charity: 270080 Education Pack 2 Introduction This includes political context, Parliament Square is a powerful production photography, discussion examination of the consequences of points and exercises that have been being alienated from a political system. devised to unpack the play’s themes and What does it take to provoke change? stylistic devices. In line with the national Will our quest to change society take us curriculum, Parliament Square would be to dark places? a suitable live theatre production for PARLIAMENT analysis. It will also provide an invaluable These are questions that the winner resource for students who are focusing of the Judges’ Award in the 2015 on new writing and theatre productions Bruntwood Prize, James Fritz explores based on politics and activism. in Parliament Square. The resources, research and information in this study The play will provoke students to ask pack are intended to enhance your pertinent questions, think critically, and understanding of Parliament Square develop perspective and judgement. and to provide you with the materials If you have any further questions please SQUARE to assist students in both the practical don’t hesitate to get in touch with study of this text and in gaining a deeper Holly Smith on 020 8743 3584 or at Cross-Curricular: Drama and Theatre Studies, Art & Design, understanding of this new play.
[email protected] Music, English Language, English Literature, Politics and PSHE Key Stages 4 & 5 Contents Introduction 2 Classroom Exercise 4: Types of 10 Change Synopsis 3 Political and Social Context 11 Classroom Exercise 1: Reflecting on 4 the production Interview: James Fritz, Playwright 12 Classroom Exercise 2: Building New 6 Worlds Resources and links 13 Classroom Exercise 3: Performing 7 Protest Interview: Jude Christian, Director 8 Esther Smith (Kat).