the technical elements of a theatrical production, including lighting, sound, and set design

instructions written into the script of a play, indicating stage actions, movements of performers and production requirements

a time frame or location in which a narrative takes place in literature or drama

Exploring the stagecraft of 'Leave Taking'

English

In this unit, pupils explore how Pinnock's use of stragecraft in 'Leave Taking' contributes to the play's themes and ideas. They first look at an overview of the play's stagecraft before exploring different settings and techniques in detail. They finally write an essay on generational conflict.

Modern text: third deep dive

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Where does the on stage action of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' take place?

Which element is NOT typically included in stage directions?

What is being described here 'the technical elements of a theatrical production, including lighting, sound and set design'?

she is preparing for an imminent trip to Jamaica

What do we learn about Mai in the opening stage directions of Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'?

In 'Leave Taking', scenes involving Enid after her mother's death are often presented through the stage directions and stagecraft as being performed in ...

It represents nostalgia, linking characters to their Jamaican memories.

It distracts the audience from emotional tension by adding humour.

It reflects the characters' complete assimilation into British culture.

It helps create a conflict between the characters and their past identities.

What is the symbolic role of Jamaican dub music in 'Leave Taking'?

The play 'Leave Taking' is written by Winsome ...

The play is mostly set in England, but some scenes take place in Jamaica.

The play is set in England, but the characters often make reference to Jamaica.

The play is set equally in both England and Jamaica.

The play begins in England but shifts to Jamaica for the play's conclusion.

Which of the below is most accurate regarding the setting of 'Leave Taking'?

The play 'Leave Taking' is set in Britain in the ...

Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' has __________ setting where action takes place.

A Pastor Brod and Enid remember from Jamaica

to escape a toxic relationship with her mother

so she and her husband could have a better life in England

she wanted to reconnect with her old friend Mai

she initially went to visit Brod but ended up staying permanently

she wanted her children to go to university and Jamaica had no universities

Why did Enid first migrate to England in 'Leave Taking'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Exploring the stagecraft of 'Leave Taking'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.