Exploring a Greek Myth and Norse Legend, through drama

In this lesson, we will be creating characters from the story Beowulf and exploring the idea of good vs evil.

In this lesson we will consider settings in the story of Beowulf and will create and develop performances that bring key settings and situations to life. We will also share our thoughts about how and why it is that we can still connect to a poem that is over 1000 years old.

In this lesson we will consider the characters of this myth and how their stories and emotions shift. We will improvise and perform key moments in role as Theseus, as he explores his unique setting. This lesson includes some physical activity, please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

In this lesson we will be 'in role' as the Minotaur, imagining and adapting the Minotaur's speech within a short scene. This lesson includes some physical activity, please make sure your child is adequately supervised.