Blood Brothers Evaluation
Tanushri Ms Tully 10a How effectively did "Blood Brothers" explore the differences in socio-economic status in Liverpool in the 1960's? We went to see the musical "Blood Brothers", at the Phoenix Theatre on February 4th 2008. "Blood Brothers" is set in Liverpool in the early eighties. It tells the terrible tale of two twins separated at birth, as a mother of seven and the only person in the house who earns money; she can't afford to keep them. She agrees to give one away to her employer, Mrs Lyons, a rich woman unable to have children of her own. One twin grows up in a middle class household and the other in a working class household. It is by fate that Mickey and Eddie become 'blood brothers', with no clue as to the irony. The play looks at the contrast in the way the two boys are brought up and the issue of social class in Britain in 1960. The main themes of the play are; superstition and socio-economic status. The narrators opening passage tells us what is going to happen in the play. He gives us a chance to make a judgement about the characters we have been told about. It creates tension as we wait for the other characters to be introduced. The narrator tells us of two twins separated at birth, only to brought together and die. He constantly reminds us of their fate with songs as soliloquy. The play was structured well, grabbing the audiences' attention from the
Blood Brothers Review
Blood Brothers Review Blood Brothers is a famous play that is performed nearly everyday at the Phoenix Theatre, on Charing Cross Road. We have been studying the basic story line of the play and using it as our stimuli for similar improvisations, but seeing it being performed professionally on stage in a theatre is quite a different experience. The play is about a single mother called Mrs Johnstone who struggles to bring up her seven children because of finance problems. When she gives birth to twins, her rich boss who longs to have a child offers to take one of the twins and pass it off as her own. Unsure, Mrs Johnstone agrees on the bases that she will be able to see him everyday. After her boss, Mrs Lyons, takes the baby, she coldly fires Mrs Johnstone, as she is worried that the baby will later discover that he has a twin. She is worried because she believes in a curse that states that if twins are separated at birth, they must not discover that they are twins or else both twins will die. When the boys, Edward and Mickey were 7 they accidentally met, and became best friends, but do not realise they are twins as they are not completely identical. As they have completely different lifestyles they start to grow apart and when they hit 19 they have separate lives. Edward is educated and has a comfortable lifestyle, but Mickey struggles, and faces many difficulties with money.
Blood Brothers review
I went to see Blood Brothers, by Willy Russell on October 15th 2009 at the Manchester Opera House. The story is set in Liverpool in the 1960s and it centres on Mrs Johnston and her family. It tells a demoralizing tale of two twin brothers separated at birth that grew up in two different social classes and how their lives become unavoidably linked ending in them finally becoming reunited in death. It tells the agonising story of a mother's utter anguish of losing her child and shows us the impoverished life she led and her financial desperation which resulted in her striking a deal with an affluent, infertile women trading in a human life. The show is based around the superstition that "If either twin learns that he was once one of a pair, they shall both immediately die". The pressures of superstition, economics and class trap both brothers and seal their fate - their paths are destined to cross again in both friendship and anger with the most tragic consequences imaginable. Blood Brothers is a powerful and moving story, with both lively and sad parts. It's a wonderful tale that will capture your heart and leave a lasting impression. The show is both hilariously funny and deeply moving. I think that one of the most effective scenes was when Mickey came back home from prison and is going through the depression phase. In this scene the lighting is really dim, which reflects on
For our development section of the course we are asked to perform a monologue. This could either be a previously written monologue of 'Our Sammy', which is from the Blood Brothers play
Development section For our development section of the course we are asked to perform a monologue. This could either be a previously written monologue of 'Our Sammy', which is from the Blood Brothers play, or to write up our own monologue which relates to the play 'Blood Brothers'. I decided to write my own monologue, because It gave me the chance to be original, and to express what I interpret what the characters are feeling, so that I could put it into my own words and to block the piece how I wanted it to be performed. The 'monologue' word comes from the Greek words "mono" and "logos" which means "one word", it is a linguist act designed to transport/convey information by one person directly addressing the audience. In a monologue the thespian needs to be alone, however, none of the other cast speaks. Although when an actor/actress is alone, perhaps thinking out loud, this is a soliloquy, not a monologue. There are two basic types of monologue that can be performed, these are a; Exterior monologue: Whereby the actor speaks to another person, who is not in the performance space and who is not in the audience. Interior Monologue: This is where the actor speaks to himself or herself. It is examining their own sensory and perceptual experiences and reveals the inner motives/thoughts to the audience. This is commonly used in stream of consciousness (stream of
Death of a Salesman
Angelina Baker October 1, 2007 Playwright Auther Miller's, Death of a Salesman, uses Willy Loman as a tragic figure. As Willy struggles to be a successful salesman and provide as the man of his house, he causes suffering to his family. His actions have his wife constantly worrying, his sons unsuccessful in life, and tension between his family. The life of Willy Loman is that of a salesman. In his desire to become an American success, he desperately tries to sell a productive image to his clients, his family, and society. Unfortunately, Willy's ambition to become prosperous and well-liked by his family and by society overrides his sense of morality when attempting to project a successful image. He uses a great emphasis on his supposed native charm and ability to make friends. He raises his two sons, Biff and Happy, teaching this way to success. He tells them stories of his work in New England, where he is well known and very much liked. The firm Willy had been working at for 32 years has taken him off of salary. Will ends up being fired when it should be his time of retirement. Now at the age of 63, he is unsuccessful, with two unsuccessful sons, living off dreams. Although Willy may not want to admit it, he has come to the realization he has failed at life. He is unable to provide for his family. He is very unhappy with the way his life has ended up. He makes several
Death of a Salesman.
Death of a Salesman As the title suggests Willy Loman is a salesman. However his life does not follow the American dream of wealth and prosperity, it is one of conflict and lies. Some of the complex issues contained in the play are introduced in the opening scene. The play opens 'in medias reys' which immediately captures the audience's attention. From Linda's trepid call of 'Willy!' it is clear that his return is somewhat unexpected. However rather than being pleased at his early homecoming she is worried. She asks Willy 'What happened?' and when he replies that 'nothing happened' it appears she does not trust him as she continues to question him. Linda is concerned that Willy has smashed the car which may initially lead the audience to believe that she is more concerned with material goods rather than her husband but, as we find out later in the play, Willy has crashed the car previously so this question is a justified one. Willy becomes irritated by this question and after repeating that 'nothing happened' questions Linda 'Didn't you hear me?' This introduces Willy's character, one who is easily annoyed and becomes angry. Because of Willy's temper Linda continues to speak more delicately, afraid to provoke a reaction. The issue of death is soon introduced into the play after Willy remarks 'I'm tired to the death.' Miller uses dramatic irony as it is his job that
Criminal Law
CRIMINAL LAW Scene One (This scene takes place in court) 30th November 2006 Court Rep: The court shall rise to welcome the honorable judge miss Melody. Judge: You all may sit. (a moment of silence) Counsel you may state the case. Court Rep: A case of rape: under section 296 of the Cameroon penal code. Judge: What does the accused plead? Accused: Not guilty. Court Rep: The accused shall lay his pledge. Pastor: Are you a Christian, Muslim or pagan? Accused: Muslim. Pastor: Do swear before this Koran that whatsoever you say will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Accused: I, Mr. Amadou, do state before this Koran that whatsoever I will say will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Judge: Prosecution Counsel, you may raise your case. P.C.: Now Mr. Amadou, could you please tell this court where exactly you were on that fateful night of the 25th November 2006? Accused: With all due respect your honour, I am a Muslim. I believe in the doctrine of the Koran. So I don't see why you should intrude into my privacy by asking where I was. P.C.: Listen Mr. Amadou, you are in court remember? You've just said no-one should intrude into your privacy. I doubt if you have one. You also said you believe in the doctrine of the Koran. Does that doctrine state that rape is legal? Def. C.: Objection my Lady, counsel is making
Blue remembered Hills
Discuss, in detail, how you would play either Willie or John in the selected scene. You will need to refer to voice, movement, gesture and facial expression, as well as to show how your chosen character responds to others on stage. In scene 6 of 'Blue remembered hills' by Dennis Potter, Samuel French LTD edition, from the start of scene 6 to 'They all laugh', the role of Willie is a key one. The start of this scene shows all the boys attacking, and then brutally killing a squirrel, you can witness the feeling of guilt and horror at their actions, which generously surrounds the young boys, the violence they have caused wasn't initially registered in their young minds until it's too late. This feeling and behaviour can be achieved by the use of shifty expressions and glancing at other characters in the scene, this would create the effect of an anxious group of children, who are waiting for someone to break the awkwardness with a sentence, or an action. Stiff bodies would create nervousness within the characters. Eye contact would also be shifty and I can see the boys looking at their feet in shame whist this scene is taking place. As the realisation of what they have just done takes over, I feel they would relax slightly as they know the situation and future occurrences are out of their hands now, and nothing they can do or say will make it better. This can be achieved for
Drama Response - When Miss Stanford was in role as one of the Harrison twins, the character was being played out as someone who is lonely and on the verge of a mental breakdown.
RESPONSE When Miss Stanford was in role as one of the Harrison twins, the character was being played out as someone who is lonely and on the verge of a mental breakdown. At the start the twin was sitting down on the floor and trying to read a book, but every so often she would look up and then nervously look back down to her book, this was repeated 3 times. I think that she did this because right at the start you could then tell that something was wrong and this allowed the audience to get engrossed in what was happening as they wanted to find out what was wrong and what had happened to this person .Then, she looked up angrily and, changing her facial expression to neutral she threw away the book. I think that she changed her facial expression to neutral because it showed the audience that while throwing the book she didn't feel anything, as if there was nothing left for her to feel. I think she did this because the audience will then be asking the question that why is it that she feels nothing, what has happened that has caused this person to be all alone and to look so scared one minute and nothing the next. She then looked at a teddy bear that was lying in front of her; she grabbed it and started rocking forwards and backwards. I think she did this because again it showed her fear and the teddy bear could have been used as a source of comfort for the twin. It is a vital
A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a play of romantic comedy. It is one of Shakespeare's more famous comedies and has been performed by many different actors. The production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' that I watched was performed in London's Regents Park by the Open Air Theatre Company. The play was successful because of the dramatical techniques and acting shown by the performers. This essay explores the techniques and acting, and compares them to a cinema production of the same play. The play takes place in the Greek City of Athens, about the same time as Shakespeare. There are three main groups of people in the play, the fairies, the lovers and the mechanicals. Each has a specific role in the plot of the play, and their separate worlds get intertwined during the middle section of the play. All the groups meet in the woods just outside of Athens, and it is here that the main section of the play happens. The fairies accidentally put a love potion into Lysander's eyes, making him fall in love with Helena. They then put the love potion into Demetrius's eyes in an attempt to rectify the situation. While this is happening the mechanicals have come to the woods to rehearse their play. Puck, one of the fairies turns Bottom into an ass, and makes Titania, the Queen of the fairies fall in love with him by using the love juice. Each of the
