Understand context and how it informs texts
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- HOW DO I WRITE ABOUT CONTEXT? A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING CONTEXT (PDF)
Director Simon Dormandy explores what context means, why it matters and how to write about it. - A TIMELINE OF OF WESTERN THEATRE (PDF)
This timeline provides you with an overview of Western Theatre from Ancient Greece to modern day. - ANTIGONE STUDY GUIDE – CONTEXT
Perfect for independent learning, our Study Guides examine plays from literary and contextual perspectives, to provide a thorough access point to the text.
- THE GREEKS (ESSAY)
DT+ Associate Lyn Gardner considers how the stories in ancient Greek plays can be easily adapted and made relevant to political, moral and social issues in today’s society.
This is a sample of the materials we have available relating to this skill. Find more at digitaltheatreplus.com/education