theatre
in education tour to schools |
 production photographs from the 2004 tour |
17
January - 4 February
Krindlekrax
by Philip Ridley
Ruskin Splinter is small and thin. The idea of him battling a dragon in the school play makes the whole class laugh. But beneath the dark bricks and cracked pavements of Lizard Street lurks the mysterious Krindlekrax. And when Krindlekrax threatens Lizard Street, Ruskin has the chance to prove he really is the stuff that heroes are made of!
The issue of bullying is a topical one. Kindlekrax deals with the important issue of whether a young person remains invisible, or fights back. The production addresses the following curriculum areas:
•
English/Literacy – drama, speaking and listening skills and creative
thinking skills
• Citizenship – self-awareness, communication and working
with others
suitability:
key stage 2
duration: 1 hour
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What you thought... “Excellent acting, creative and professional props, sound message and good workshop activities to reinforce points. A great show, thanks." - Class Teacher, Five Elms Primary School “Performances were delivered with real energy which captured the children's attention. The play helped students' understanding of bullying strategies. We will follow up in PSHE lessons." - Class Teacher, “The mixture of entertainment/message was just right. The children understood the basic bully/victim relationship between Ruskin and Elvis and the way this relationship changed throughout the play. The workshop activities got them exploring their emotions and relationships in the story." - Class Teacher, Grove Junior SchoolSouth Green Junior School “I enjoyed the fantastic scenery and the fast pace ensured pupil involvement. The play has helped students' as it raised the issue of bullying and encouraged open discussion." - Class Teacher, East Tilbury Junior School “It
helped the children see the strategies that could be used to deal
with a bully in a practical and interesting way. The role-play encouraged
the children to think about their own actions. It enabled the children
to verbalise and act out their thoughts and ideas."
- Class Teacher, St
Joachim’s Primary School |
