![]() ![]() They followed the trajectory of the major scenes and, for example, discussed how using a caesura could produce intimidation or an enjambment could add vigour and speed to dialogue. This particular event was a two hour long workshop in which students focused on an in-depth analysis of interactions between the characters, particularly the effects of slowing down or speeding up the speeches. To demonstrate this we had a leading actor from London’s world renowned Globe theatre, bringing his expertise to Smith’s Wood Academy as part of our initiative to show the living qualities of Shakespeare’s plays to our students. This opening scene of Romeo and Juliet was used as a theatrical gambit, to introduce year 7 and 8 students to the ways an actor imparts the meaning and impact of the lines. ![]() I do not bite my thumb at you, sir, but I bite my thumb, sir”
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