You can find out more about the characters in the dennis kelly play dna on revision world. Understand the key elements of all the parts of dna. I dont understand this sentence from an english book bristol a108 2020 entry pearson edexcel calculator regulations adult nursing, cardiff 2020. This superb resource contains twelve sample exam questions for revising characters 10 and techniques 2 of dna by dennis kelly. Dna by dennis kelly follows the silent yet intimidating, 16 year old phil, and his fearful following of misfits as they come to terms with the consequences of a practical joke that ends in tragedy. Take 5 minutes to listen before a class to be fully prepared listen and learn all about dna when it suits you plug your headphones on, listen in. A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Dna by dennis kelly this page explains the characters in dna by dennis kelly to help you with your gcse english literature revision. Aqa english language paper 1 question 4 geography paper 1. I thought that drinking was all i had to offer the writer behind matilda the musical and cult tv show utopia is about to make his royal court debut. Dennis kellys dna resource materials birmingham repertory. This video explores the characters in dennis kellys play dna. They then share their results, with every student producing a character revision pack by the end of the lesson.
It includes interviews with the productions writer and director, as well as suggested drama and other classroom activities. Dna is a poignant and, sometimes, hilarious tale with a very dark heart. Jul 31, 2017 this book is designed to engage students in active responders to the play dna by dennis kelly. This video explores the characters in dennis kelly s play dna. Love and money young vic theater and manchester royal. English literature dna key quotes flashcards quizlet. Be taught by a leading examiner and ex head of english, who has a passion for dna.
You can find out more about the characters in the dennis kelly play dna on revision world username. Disturbing, violent, riveting, with blistering dialogue and a truly shocking ending, dna is a blackly comic vision of a generation gone wrong. John tate as a machiavellian leader dna character fantasy football. This book is designed to engage students in active responders to the play dna by dennis kelly.
Aug 09, 2017 this superb resource contains twelve sample exam questions for revising characters 10 and techniques 2 of dna by dennis kelly. Video clip from performance of lines by jcyt at grass roots court theatre 15th july 2009 duration. With our online resources, you can find dna dennis kelly script or just about any type of ebooks. Jul 09, 2016 dna by dennis kelly is probably one of the most exciting, and the most contemporary, texts set for a gcse english literature course in a long time. It also includes concise information on the aos and mark scheme. It is short, less than seventy pages long, but in its brevity there is a clear warning to a world that is consumed by a desire to withdraw from itself, and that in this isolation we are in danger of. Dna dennis kelly script pdf global secure online book dna dennis kelly script pdf if you serious looking for ebook dna dennis kelly script pdf.
Routes to revision routes to revison by iona towlerevans isbn. Learning igcse key quotes key themes ks3 ks4 ks5 learning environment literature national day poetry poetry. Love and money young vic theatre and manchester royal. Dna character revision lesson pack dna, dennis kelly. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings. He cowrote bbc three s sitcom pulling with actress sharon horgan, matilda the musical with comedian tim minchin, and the channel 4 conspiracy thriller utopia. A contemporary play for younger people, dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008 a taut, compelling thriller and a modernday spin on lord of the flies, exploring group behaviour and moral equivocation financial times.
Revision activity on 5 character and 5 theme questions for aqa and eduqas. Dna by dennis kelly new wolsey young company new wolsey studio until saturday. Dennis kelly born november 16, 1970 is a british writer for film, television and theatre. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new aqa gcse english literature exam paper. A new play for younger peopledna opened at the national theatre in february 2008.
Mark and jan discuss that someone is dead and this throws the audience into the middle of the action. Dna play dennis kelly dna english lit aqa gcse aqa gcse english literature paper 2 performing a scripted piece drama gcse help with dna by dennis kelly hey does anyone take gcse drama. Dna is an explosive look at group mentality performed by the young rep. This page focusses on phil, leah, cathy, richard, mark, jan, brian, danny, lou, john tate and adam. It will incorporate creative and reflective tasks and devices, to help them make sense of the play for themselves. Also, the podcasts are very engaging and particularly useful for helping pupils who struggle with reading chunks of text, such as those with dyslexia. Drama gcse help with dna by dennis kelly hey does anyone take gcse drama. Read dna, by dennis kelly online on bookmate a group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. After the end paines plough, traverse theater, bush theater, uk and international tour, 2005.
Dna character revision lesson pack this lesson asks students to work independently, in groups, to complete character profiles on the key characters in the play. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings harmony to their otherwise fractious lives, wheres the incentive to put things right. Dna by dennis kelly eduqas new gcse 2016 set texts. For more information on gcse english literature visit. A new play for younger people dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008. Mark, gregg chillin jan, claire foy leah, ruby bentall phil, sam crane john tate, jack gordon danny, benjamin smith richard, troy glasgow cathy, claire lams brian, ian bonar boy, ryan sampson all other parts played by members of the company. Summary dna by dennis kelly english literature revision. Dennis kelly is an internationally acclaimed playwright. You will be glad to know that right now dna dennis kelly script pdf is available on our online library. Jun 18, 2012 dennis kelly is an internationally acclaimed playwright. Includes notes for teachers and those studying the play for gcse english, as written by anthony banks theatre director and associate director of the national theatre discover programme.
These resource materials are designed to provide additional information for students and teachers for the young reps production of dennis kellys dna. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Audiopi has been very useful and i am singing your praises. Page 3 about the young rep page 4 dennis kelly on dna. Dennis kelly has 40 books on goodreads with 7516 ratings. Dennis kelly is an internationallyacclaimed playwright. After the end paines plough, traverse theatre, bush theatre, uk and international tour, 2005. This piece deals directly and powerfully with hard hitting, relevant issues, such as violence, guilt, unrequited love, tyranny and solidarity within.
Following the success of its 2017 sellout production, the national youth theatre are delighted to announce the second return of this dennis kelly favourite. The section of revision world covers the play dna by dennis kelly looking at the background and context, the characters, the key themes, the language and style and the structure and setting. Dna by dennis kelly is probably one of the most exciting, and the most contemporary, texts set for a gcse english literature course in a long time. A new play for younger people dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008 from inside the book. Dna original version first published in 2008 by oberon books ltd 521 caledonian road, london n7 9rh tel. First person theatre company invites you to the assembly rooms on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of february at 7. Modern drama dna by dennis kelly, nineteenth century literature dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson, and shakespeare macbeth in this new era of closed book exams, which means copies of the texts will not be available in the final. Dna contains some strong language i was struck by the talent of every single person on stage sardines magazine.
This school version includes notes for teachers and those studying the play for gcse english, as written by anthony banks, theatre director and associate director of the national theatre discover programme. Help does anyone have a revision timetable template that i could use. Dna is a contemporary play now a set text in schools written in 2007 by dennis kelly who is best known for co writing matilda the musical with tim minchin and. This gcse english literature section summarises the play dna by dennis kelly, breaking the action down by act. Kelly grew up in barnet, north london, in an irish. This lesson asks students to work independently, in groups, to complete character profiles on the key characters in the play. Dna was first performed in the cottesloe theatre of the national theatre, on 16 february 2008, with the following company. Dna by dennis kelly exam questions on characters teaching. From acclaimed british playwright, dennis kelly utopia, matilda, debris comes a horrifying look into mankinds potential for destruction and murder. I was struck by the talent of every single person on stage sardines magazine. Dna play dennis kelly drama gcse help with dna by dennis kelly help. Dennis kellys short, sharp shocker of a play cleverly piles on the twists his sharp, reflective writing gets inside the characters heads the guardian product details. Gcse dna character revision lesson pack teacher made.
Our students achieved 93% grades 49 at literature and the podcasts really helped our pupils to go into the exams feeling confident about the texts. Dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008. Dna character revision lesson pack dna, dennis kelly, leah. This piece deals directly and powerfully with hard hitting, relevant issues, such as violence, guilt, unrequited love, tyranny.
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