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50 Best Plays for Young Audiences A celebration of 50 years of theatre-making in England for children and young people

Ireland Vicky Harman Paul
Heftet / 2016 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9781910798997
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Aurora Metro Books
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
216

Forfatter
Ireland Vicky
Harman Paul

Om bidragsyterne

Vicky Ireland MBE has worked as an actress and as a presenter on BBC TV's Words and Pictures. She was Artistic Director of Polka Theatre (1988-2002) and has since adapted and directed six books by Jacqueline Wilson. Television includes two adaptations of Allan Ahlberg's Happy Families for BBC TV receiving a Writers' Guild nomination. Vicky is co-artistic director of A Thousand Cranes Theatre and Vice-Chair of Action for Children's Arts. Paul Harman started work as an actor in repertory theatres in 1963 and soon found his way to professional theatre for young audiences via the Coventry Belgrade Theatre in Education team. He was founder and Artistic Director of Merseyside Young People's Theatre in Liverpool 1978-89 and Artistic Director of Cleveland Theatre Company in Darlington 1994-2008. His productions for young audiences have toured to many countries and he has translated plays for young audiences from French and German. Currently Chair of TYA-UK Centre of ASSITEJ (the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People), and a member of the Executive Committee of ASSITEJ International from 2008-2011.

50 Best Plays for Young Audiences A celebration of 50 years of theatre-making in England for children and young people

Ireland Vicky Harman Paul
Heftet / 2016 / Engelsk
Ireland Vicky Harman Paul
Heftet / 2016 / Engelsk
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"This is a must-have seminal resource." stageplays.com; "This book has information about the variety of children's theatre available in the UK. It is a testament to the vitality of the sector that it is able to continue despite the cuts. Ideal for anyone new to British Theatre or wanting to find out the kind of work on offer from different companies. Children's Theatre is something we excel at and is a major cultural export - this guide gives contact info and other useful info for any would-be programmer." - Amazon review; "This useful book is likely to help anyone who wants to stage young audience work. Two people who really know (Ireland is a former director of Polka Theatre and Harman of Cleveland Theatre Company) provide the practical lowdown on plays ranging from David Wood's The Gingerbread Man to Nick Wood's Warrior Square and Peter Rumney's Cosmos. What is the play about? How many actors does it need? Who premiered it? What do they say about it? Where can you get the script from? It's all here along with advice about festivals, resources, sources of advice and a list of companies specialising in plays for young audiences." Susan Elkin, The Stage; "The newly released 50 Best Plays for Young Audiences, edited by Vicky Ireland and Paul Harman... provides a rewarding counterbalance to Wooster's focus on the companies and methods behind TIE, showcasing the diversity and range of writing over the last half-decade. Ireland and Harman have devoted almost their entire working lives to TYA and TIE respectively; their book, while brief, contains some key insights, particularly Gordon Vallins' splendid insider's take on the beginnings of TIE - born on Wednesday 15 September 1965, according to him!" - Ben Fletcher-Watson, Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance;

Foreword by Sir Ken Robinson 50 Best Plays is for students and lovers of theatre, parents and politicians, teachers and actors, a guide to progress over 50 years in a field of theatre dedicated to children and young people. 50 Best Plays is based on Vicky Ireland's and Paul Harman's extensive working knowledge of playwriting and production in England and celebrates the wonderful work created all over the UK. At the book's heart is a detailed listing of 50 plays by English playwrights chosen by their contemporaries which have most influenced those working professionally to make theatre for young audiences in England today. It describes a journey during which many attitudes towards education and the arts have changed, much has been learned and maybe too much forgotten. Today, worldwide, practitioners in participatory or immersive theatre are working with children and young people, exploring their real world with them and helping them to express that experience through theatre. New generations of theatre-makers will find this book a useful signpost to sources of inspiration in their future work for young audiences. Celebrates the pioneers who helped establish and nurture the Theatre for Young Audiences sector in England over 50 years of original theatre Compiled by two leading practitioners, this one-stop resource is of interest to parents, teachers, theatre professionals and/or arts administrators, and others interested in professional theatre for young audiences. Launched at the 2016 World Festival of Theatre for Young Audiences, 'On the Edge', in Birmingham, UK. 2015 marked 50 years of the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (known by its French acronym, ASSITEJ). From a handful of European countries, ASSITEJ has grown to be a presence in over 80 countries in every continent, promoting the right of every child to experience theatre. 1965 was also the year in which a remarkable and unique experiment combining drama, theatre and education, known as Theatre in Education, began in the UK, in Coventry.
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Celebrating the pioneers who helped establish and nurture the Theatre for Young Audiences sector in England over 50 years of original theatre. Compiled by two leading practitioners, this one-stop resource is of interest to parents, teachers, theatre programmers, festival organisers and others interested in professional theatre for young audiences.
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Preface by Vicky Ireland 9 Foreword by Sir Ken Robinson 11 What Are TYA and TIE? by Paul Harman 13 The Pioneers 26 Theatre in Education is Born by Gordon Vallins 34 The 'Incredible Vanishing' Plays 45 A Movement Begins... 52 The 50 Best Plays Selection 54 Production Images 97 Index of Plays for Young Children 146 Index of Plays for Children (8+) 147 Index of Plays for Young People (13+) 148 The Writers Speak 149 Adaptations: Why and How? by Vicky Ireland 174 Acting Like Children by Nina Hajiyianni and Kevin Dyer 182 Other Theatres, Other Worlds by Paul Harman 187 Thank You, Lyn Gardner by Nina Hajiyianni 197 Useful Resources Publishers and Literary Agents 200 Playwrights on the Web 200 Books for Further Reading 201 TIE Texts 202 UK Government Policy, Reports and White Papers 203 International Publications Belgium 203 France 204 USA 204 Germany 204 Research in TIE and TYA 205 Further Study 206 Archives 206 UK TYA Companies and Festivals 207 The Future by Vicky Ireland 214
Les mer
Foreword by Sir Ken Robinson 50 Best Plays is for students and lovers of theatre, parents and politicians, teachers and actors, a guide to progress over 50 years in a field of theatre dedicated to children and young people. 50 Best Plays is based on Vicky Ireland's and Paul Harman's extensive working knowledge of playwriting and production in England and celebrates the wonderful work created all over the UK. At the book's heart is a detailed listing of 50 plays by English playwrights chosen by their contemporaries which have most influenced those working professionally to make theatre for young audiences in England today. It describes a journey during which many attitudes towards education and the arts have changed, much has been learned and maybe too much forgotten. Today, worldwide, practitioners in participatory or immersive theatre are working with children and young people, exploring their real world with them and helping them to express that experience through theatre. New generations of theatre-makers will find this book a useful signpost to sources of inspiration in their future work for young audiences. Celebrates the pioneers who helped establish and nurture the Theatre for Young Audiences sector in England over 50 years of original theatre Compiled by two leading practitioners, this one-stop resource is of interest to parents, teachers, theatre professionals and/or arts administrators, and others interested in professional theatre for young audiences. Launched at the 2016 World Festival of Theatre for Young Audiences, 'On the Edge', in Birmingham, UK. 2015 marked 50 years of the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (known by its French acronym, ASSITEJ). From a handful of European countries, ASSITEJ has grown to be a presence in over 80 countries in every continent, promoting the right of every child to experience theatre. 1965 was also the year in which a remarkable and unique experiment combining drama, theatre and education, known as Theatre in Education, began in the UK, in Coventry.
Les mer
It is usual to assert when writing in England about Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) that it all began with Peter Pan. There may have been earlier plays written expressly for children or for family audiences – there is a distinction between those two categories which not all critics agree upon – but not much is known about them. Or, rather, the academic community has not been sufficiently interested in the field to spend much time looking. Indeed, there are still many critics and writers on theatre who refuse to accept a category of ‘Children’s Theatre’ or ‘Theatre for Young Audiences’ at all. This book seeks to show that there is indeed a distinct canon of professional writing for young audiences today, and that it has a history, sources, streams, provenance and standards. So what terms shall we use? Today, following the USA, many people use Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) to denote theatre presented by adults to children and young people. Theatre in Education (TIE) is best defined in this phrase by Gordon Vallins; ‘transformative experiences through the use of theatre techniques that lead to positive learning outcomes’. Those who worked in TIE in the early days were described as ‘actor/teachers’ to recognise that while performing in role as characters, and usually with the ‘audience’ in role as well, their task was to provoke positive and thoughtful contributions from all participants in the event.
Les mer

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"This is a must-have seminal resource." stageplays.com; "This book has information about the variety of children's theatre available in the UK. It is a testament to the vitality of the sector that it is able to continue despite the cuts. Ideal for anyone new to British Theatre or wanting to find out the kind of work on offer from different companies. Children's Theatre is something we excel at and is a major cultural export - this guide gives contact info and other useful info for any would-be programmer." - Amazon review; "This useful book is likely to help anyone who wants to stage young audience work. Two people who really know (Ireland is a former director of Polka Theatre and Harman of Cleveland Theatre Company) provide the practical lowdown on plays ranging from David Wood's The Gingerbread Man to Nick Wood's Warrior Square and Peter Rumney's Cosmos. What is the play about? How many actors does it need? Who premiered it? What do they say about it? Where can you get the script from? It's all here along with advice about festivals, resources, sources of advice and a list of companies specialising in plays for young audiences." Susan Elkin, The Stage; "The newly released 50 Best Plays for Young Audiences, edited by Vicky Ireland and Paul Harman... provides a rewarding counterbalance to Wooster's focus on the companies and methods behind TIE, showcasing the diversity and range of writing over the last half-decade. Ireland and Harman have devoted almost their entire working lives to TYA and TIE respectively; their book, while brief, contains some key insights, particularly Gordon Vallins' splendid insider's take on the beginnings of TIE - born on Wednesday 15 September 1965, according to him!" - Ben Fletcher-Watson, Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance;

Foreword by Sir Ken Robinson 50 Best Plays is for students and lovers of theatre, parents and politicians, teachers and actors, a guide to progress over 50 years in a field of theatre dedicated to children and young people. 50 Best Plays is based on Vicky Ireland's and Paul Harman's extensive working knowledge of playwriting and production in England and celebrates the wonderful work created all over the UK. At the book's heart is a detailed listing of 50 plays by English playwrights chosen by their contemporaries which have most influenced those working professionally to make theatre for young audiences in England today. It describes a journey during which many attitudes towards education and the arts have changed, much has been learned and maybe too much forgotten. Today, worldwide, practitioners in participatory or immersive theatre are working with children and young people, exploring their real world with them and helping them to express that experience through theatre. New generations of theatre-makers will find this book a useful signpost to sources of inspiration in their future work for young audiences. Celebrates the pioneers who helped establish and nurture the Theatre for Young Audiences sector in England over 50 years of original theatre Compiled by two leading practitioners, this one-stop resource is of interest to parents, teachers, theatre professionals and/or arts administrators, and others interested in professional theatre for young audiences. Launched at the 2016 World Festival of Theatre for Young Audiences, 'On the Edge', in Birmingham, UK. 2015 marked 50 years of the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (known by its French acronym, ASSITEJ). From a handful of European countries, ASSITEJ has grown to be a presence in over 80 countries in every continent, promoting the right of every child to experience theatre. 1965 was also the year in which a remarkable and unique experiment combining drama, theatre and education, known as Theatre in Education, began in the UK, in Coventry.
Les mer
Celebrating the pioneers who helped establish and nurture the Theatre for Young Audiences sector in England over 50 years of original theatre. Compiled by two leading practitioners, this one-stop resource is of interest to parents, teachers, theatre programmers, festival organisers and others interested in professional theatre for young audiences.
Les mer
Preface by Vicky Ireland 9 Foreword by Sir Ken Robinson 11 What Are TYA and TIE? by Paul Harman 13 The Pioneers 26 Theatre in Education is Born by Gordon Vallins 34 The 'Incredible Vanishing' Plays 45 A Movement Begins... 52 The 50 Best Plays Selection 54 Production Images 97 Index of Plays for Young Children 146 Index of Plays for Children (8+) 147 Index of Plays for Young People (13+) 148 The Writers Speak 149 Adaptations: Why and How? by Vicky Ireland 174 Acting Like Children by Nina Hajiyianni and Kevin Dyer 182 Other Theatres, Other Worlds by Paul Harman 187 Thank You, Lyn Gardner by Nina Hajiyianni 197 Useful Resources Publishers and Literary Agents 200 Playwrights on the Web 200 Books for Further Reading 201 TIE Texts 202 UK Government Policy, Reports and White Papers 203 International Publications Belgium 203 France 204 USA 204 Germany 204 Research in TIE and TYA 205 Further Study 206 Archives 206 UK TYA Companies and Festivals 207 The Future by Vicky Ireland 214
Les mer
Foreword by Sir Ken Robinson 50 Best Plays is for students and lovers of theatre, parents and politicians, teachers and actors, a guide to progress over 50 years in a field of theatre dedicated to children and young people. 50 Best Plays is based on Vicky Ireland's and Paul Harman's extensive working knowledge of playwriting and production in England and celebrates the wonderful work created all over the UK. At the book's heart is a detailed listing of 50 plays by English playwrights chosen by their contemporaries which have most influenced those working professionally to make theatre for young audiences in England today. It describes a journey during which many attitudes towards education and the arts have changed, much has been learned and maybe too much forgotten. Today, worldwide, practitioners in participatory or immersive theatre are working with children and young people, exploring their real world with them and helping them to express that experience through theatre. New generations of theatre-makers will find this book a useful signpost to sources of inspiration in their future work for young audiences. Celebrates the pioneers who helped establish and nurture the Theatre for Young Audiences sector in England over 50 years of original theatre Compiled by two leading practitioners, this one-stop resource is of interest to parents, teachers, theatre professionals and/or arts administrators, and others interested in professional theatre for young audiences. Launched at the 2016 World Festival of Theatre for Young Audiences, 'On the Edge', in Birmingham, UK. 2015 marked 50 years of the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (known by its French acronym, ASSITEJ). From a handful of European countries, ASSITEJ has grown to be a presence in over 80 countries in every continent, promoting the right of every child to experience theatre. 1965 was also the year in which a remarkable and unique experiment combining drama, theatre and education, known as Theatre in Education, began in the UK, in Coventry.
Les mer
It is usual to assert when writing in England about Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) that it all began with Peter Pan. There may have been earlier plays written expressly for children or for family audiences – there is a distinction between those two categories which not all critics agree upon – but not much is known about them. Or, rather, the academic community has not been sufficiently interested in the field to spend much time looking. Indeed, there are still many critics and writers on theatre who refuse to accept a category of ‘Children’s Theatre’ or ‘Theatre for Young Audiences’ at all. This book seeks to show that there is indeed a distinct canon of professional writing for young audiences today, and that it has a history, sources, streams, provenance and standards. So what terms shall we use? Today, following the USA, many people use Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) to denote theatre presented by adults to children and young people. Theatre in Education (TIE) is best defined in this phrase by Gordon Vallins; ‘transformative experiences through the use of theatre techniques that lead to positive learning outcomes’. Those who worked in TIE in the early days were described as ‘actor/teachers’ to recognise that while performing in role as characters, and usually with the ‘audience’ in role as well, their task was to provoke positive and thoughtful contributions from all participants in the event.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781910798997
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Aurora Metro Books
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
216

Forfatter
Ireland Vicky
Harman Paul

Om bidragsyterne

Vicky Ireland MBE has worked as an actress and as a presenter on BBC TV's Words and Pictures. She was Artistic Director of Polka Theatre (1988-2002) and has since adapted and directed six books by Jacqueline Wilson. Television includes two adaptations of Allan Ahlberg's Happy Families for BBC TV receiving a Writers' Guild nomination. Vicky is co-artistic director of A Thousand Cranes Theatre and Vice-Chair of Action for Children's Arts. Paul Harman started work as an actor in repertory theatres in 1963 and soon found his way to professional theatre for young audiences via the Coventry Belgrade Theatre in Education team. He was founder and Artistic Director of Merseyside Young People's Theatre in Liverpool 1978-89 and Artistic Director of Cleveland Theatre Company in Darlington 1994-2008. His productions for young audiences have toured to many countries and he has translated plays for young audiences from French and German. Currently Chair of TYA-UK Centre of ASSITEJ (the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People), and a member of the Executive Committee of ASSITEJ International from 2008-2011.

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