The Beauty Manifesto by Nell Leyshon was originally commissioned for National Theatre Connections. The play is set in a dystopian future of extreme physical conformity, where teenagers celebrate their sixteenth birthdays with cosmetic surgery. This scheme is aimed at Year 9 students and aims to introduce students to a play in a similar way to how they might approach a set text at GCSE.
Written exercises and homework tasks are suggested that build and develop students’ ability to write about how drama can be interpreted practically. In today’s selfie-obsessed culture, the play’s themes resonate strongly with teenagers, making this an ideal bridging text between KS3 and GCSE.
Written exercises and homework tasks are suggested that build and develop students’ ability to write about how drama can be interpreted practically. In today’s selfie-obsessed culture, the play’s themes resonate strongly with teenagers, making this an ideal bridging text between KS3 and GCSE.
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