Romeo and Juliet: Act by Act Scene by Scene

Synopsis

A video revision guide for GCSE National Curriculum Key Stage 4 English, in which Peter Andrews, Head of English at King Alfred School London and two of his students, Liberty Moss and Ben Farleigh, describe the play in terms of actions, characters, themes and language. A summary is given at the end of each act as well as hints on revision work and exam technique.
Includes discussion of blank verse, prose, iambic pentameter, alliteration, assonance, rhyming couplets, dramatic irony, punctuation, as well as themes & imagery, soliloquy & imagery, and historic background. A complete performance of the play with Alex Hyde-White, Blanche Baker and Esther Rolle. The play can be purchased from the distributor separately.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Duration

335 mins

Availability

Sale

Credits

Contributor

Ben Farleigh; Liberty Mosse; Peter Andrews

Cast

Alex Hyde-White	Romeo
Blanche Baker	Juliet
Esther Rolle	Nurse

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Uses

Revision for GCSE

Production Company

Name

Mistgrove Ltd

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

Ceased trading in 2018.

Name

Retail outlets