Practically exploring play texts: Equus – key scenes from Act 1

Rhianna Elsden
Sunday, March 1, 2020

This scheme of work explores key scenes in Act 1 of the play text Equus, offering ideas on how to work with play scripts practically, with both on- and off-text ideas and activities. The activities outlined develop an understanding of the characters, plot and themes and could also be adapted and applied to other scenes elsewhere in the play. Many exam specifications at A level use this text and the activities refer to both performance criteria and to tackling the play for written exams, including considering the design questions at A level.