• AUTUMN TERM: 21 SEPT – 30 NOV

This term we will be looking at ‘STAGE PLAYS MADE INTO FILMS‘.

Over the years many very successful films have originated from stage plays. This term you’ll have the opportunity to look at some of the differences between the stage and film versions and you’ll be able to act out scenes from the original stage versions of each chosen title.

The full list of titles has not yet been decided but here is a taster of some that will definately be included (so you can start watching them now!)…

The Importance of Being Earnest: First presented on stage in 1895 many of Oscar Wilde’s plays have been made into classic films. The Importance of Being Earnest is his most popular play and most people will be aware of the 1952 film with Dame Edith Evans as Lady Bracknell (with the famous line ‘A handbag!’). A more recent film was released in 2002 starring Colin Firth, Rupert Everett and another Dame – this time Dame Judy Dench as Lady Bracknell. Feel free to watch any version of the film you wish.

The Crucible: Arthur Miller has also had many of his plays made into films but his 1953 play, The Crucible is considered one of the greatest plays of the Twenntieth century. It was finally made into an amazing film in 1996 starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder.

Closer: Patrick Marber is one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary writers. For television he co-wrote Knowing Me, Knowing You and The Day Today. He has written several plays and won numerous awards. Closer, which has been translated into over 30 languages was made into a film in 2004 starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen.

Once the list is complete there will be 10 plays/films in total and we’ll be looking at one a week. It should be a fun term, which also gives you the chance to watch some classic films and to act out some of your favourite scenes. Beginners and more experienced actors are welcome for this course.

The cost of taking part this term is £100, which is payable in advance. Contact Martin Harris if you have any other questions or you want to sign up for this term. Contact details can be found at the bottom of this page.

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