Bah Humbug!
What your student’s will learn:
1) Discover the story of A Christmas Carol, and explore some of the iconic and theatrical characters from Charles Dickens’s novella.
2) Investigate how the Victorians celebrated Christmas, comparing and contrasting how different social classes experienced the day.
3) Experience the traditions of Victorian Christmas, including telling ghost stories, decorating the home and explore the culinary delights that were on offer!
Performance techniques they’ll be using:
1) Use movement, voice and drama to bring to life some literary characters.
2) Get involved in a group discussion and use role play and mime to investigate class division in the Victorian times.
3) Use drama, voice and storytelling to explore some Victorian ghost stories and create your very own! Create festive Victorian scenes, exploring various traditions, including feasts, going to church and decorating the home.