Smile & Be A Villain
Shake & Stir Theatre Co
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Macbeth vs Hamlet.
Finally, justice is served.
A prison yard at lunch hour sets the scene for the infamous, tragic heroes as they go head-to-head in a full-throttle exploration of the dirty deeds that lead to their demise.
Smile & Be A Villain is a 50/50 split between Macbeth and Hamlet that allows students to compare and contrast both plays whilst gaining greater insight into the key players’ motives, actions, and inevitable consequences.
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English: Shakespeare, Play Study, Comparison, Language, Literature, English: Unit 4: EA
Drama: Performance techniques, Adaptation, Unit 4 – Transform, Exploring and Responding, Developing Practices and skills
Dramatic Forms & Styles: Inherited text, Shakespeare, Mediatised Performance, Ensemble, Contemporary Performance
General Capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding, Intercultural understanding, Literacy
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Booking Details
Duration: 50-minute performance + 10-minute Q&A
Setup: Actors require access to the performance space one hour prior to showtime.
Space Requirements: Minimum 7m × 7m indoor area with access to power.
Cost: $9.90 per student (including GST)
A minimum performance fee applies.
Inclusions: Teacher Resource Kit provided.
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About the Artist
Shake & Stir has an outstanding national reputation for touring excellence. The company has been a finalist, four-times, for PAC Australia’s Tour of the Year, winning the Award in 2014 & 2015. It has been nominated for five Helpmann Awards including multiple nominations for Best Presentation for Children and Best Regional Tour. Shake & Stir has received 60+ Queensland Matilda Award nominations and won 15. In 2020, Shake & Stir was awarded the coveted Gold Matilda Award (for the second time) at the Queensland Theatre Awards, for its vast contribution to the sector.
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