theatre
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- 20 October 2006
Missing Dan Nolan
by Mark Wheeller
Missing Dan Nolan is based on the true story of 15 year old Daniel Nolan, who disappeared on New Year's Day 2002 after fishing with friends on the River Hamble in Hampshire.
The play explores the mystery of Dan’s disappearance and the tragic events that occurred that night; raising issues concerning personal safety and the importance of looking out for your mates.
Playwright Mark Wheeller employs a documentary-style and includes transcripts from interviews conducted with Daniel's family, friends (including those whom were with him that night) and the detective in charge of the investigation.
"Although
we’ve lost our Dan, I feel very proud. All the issues about Dan’s
disappearance and the safety issues surrounding teenagers are in the play
and it must continue to raise awareness."
Pauline Nolan (Daniel’s mother)
This performance will complement the GCSE Drama curriculum and is also relevant for students of PSHE, Citizenship and English.
suitability:
Key Stage 3+
running time: 50 minutes (or 1 hour 40 minutes with workshop)
Production
Photographs
by Nobby Clark
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what you thought “I enjoyed the depth of material, variety of drama techniques and that nothing was patronising. It was useful that the focus was on the boys issues and the drama techniques involved. The workshop was involving, relevant and educational.” – Class Teacher, Raphael Independent School “This piece has helped me and my students understand the clear message of sticking together when out late at night. The use of stylised drama helps their GCSE exam prep and the workshop broke the text info chunks for them to understand the story better.” – Class Teacher, The Grays School “It helped the students understand how theatre can pass on important messages and relate it to their own lives.” – Class Teacher, Valentines High School “I enjoyed the non-naturalistic approach and how hard hitting it is; especially knowing it’s true. The workshop helped with the use of impro and using drama, integrated with a script as we don’t do this very much.” – Class Teacher, Royal Liberty School “The message that was given to the boys was important as they are perhaps less concerned with safety.” – Class Teacher, Chingford Foundation School “I
enjoyed the fact it wasn’t preaching and it made the students
think.” – Class Teacher, The Albany School |
