Shakespeare in the Favelas

Synopsis: Drama educationalist Kieron Jones travels from his home village of Frambrough in England to the favelas (shanty towns) of Vitoria and Rio de Janiero in Brazil. His challenge is to get children and young people enjoying and performing Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 2007
Notes: Recommended for Key Stages KS3, KS5.
Subjects: Drama; Education
Keywords: Brazil; children; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); slum communities; Disadvantaged children

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