He is now an internationally acclaimed playwright and has written for film. Revise the character, plot, themes and ideas in dna by dennis kelly with this useful knowledge organiser. Page 2 introduction these resource materials are designed to provide additional information for students and teachers for the young reps production of dennis kellys dna. Dennis kelly is an internationally acclaimed playwright. Scared, phil im scared, they scare me, this place, everyone, the fear, the fear that everyone here, and im. Dna by dennis kelly knowledge organiser teacher made. Dna is a social comment that resounds with people of all ages. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A firm favourite in the ehd office, dennis kellys dna has proved extremely popular with many of you over the years so we are anticipating that this new addition to our range will fly off the shelves. Why do people see these two things as incompatible.
It includes interviews with the productions writer and director, as well as suggested drama. Dna is a contemporary play now a set text in schools written in 2007 by dennis kelly who is best known for co writing matilda the musical with tim minchin and. Read dna, by dennis kelly online on bookmate a group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Global secure online book dna dennis kelly script pdf if you serious looking for ebook dna dennis kelly script pdf. Just dont expect the bittersweet comedy of his tv hit pulling. Dennis kelly on why people see writing for tv and theatre. Dna dennis kelly the script themes rehearsal process character profile dramatic techniques evaluation of piece intention. He also cowrote the comedy series pulling bbc3 and wrote and created utopia channel 4. It follows the demands of the new specification and is jampacked full of theory, practical ideas, teaching suggestions and. It includes interviews with the productions writer and director, as well as suggested drama and other classroom activities. Interview with dennis kelly about his thoughts about the themes of his play. He follows phils instructions and also goes along with.
With our online resources, you can find dna dennis kelly script or just about any type of ebooks, for any type of product. A firm favourite in the ehd office, dennis kelly s dna has proved extremely popular with many of you over the years so we are anticipating that this new addition to our range will fly off the shelves. Dna is about a group of teenagers who are brought together by the act of doing something bad. There is virtually no communication with the world outside the friendship group portrayed in the opening scenes. Dna national theatre and our teacher is a troll national theatre of scotland. The resource covers the following over 34 pages of theatrespecific content. Dennis kelly born 16 november 1970 is a british writer for film, television and theatre. Editorial suggestions to offer featureseducation press on issues in the play. Dna by dennis kelly full gcse bundle sow, lesson resources.
A contemporary play for younger people, dna opened at the national theatre in. Dna was developed ten years ago as a part of national theatres connections scheme, which commissions playwrights to write plays for young performers aged fourteen to eighteen. Dec 02, 2017 written by dennis kelly and performed by yarm school drama. It was designed for the cottesloe theatre now renamed the dorfman which can be configured in a variety of different ways end on, in the round or thrust but we performed it end on. Dna 2008 orphans 2009 matilda the musical 2010 utopia 20. However it turns out they know that this person has gone missing and why. Includes notes for teachers and those studying the play for gcse english, as written by anthony banks theater director and associate director of the national theater discover programme. Dna oberon modern plays and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Dna oberon modern plays by dennis kelly author visit amazons dennis kelly page. Dna by dennis kelly follows the silent yet intimidating, 16 year old phil, and his fearful following of misfits as they come to terms with the consequences of a practical joke that ends in tragedy. Dna by dennis kelly new wolsey young company new wolsey studio until saturday. In conversation with dennis kelly, writer of dna birmingham rep. A group of teenagers weave a bloody web of lies in a jetblack comedy by the multiawardwinning writer dennis kelly. Essay question explore he ways kelly presents the goof and bad in phil in dna for this question, the essay should include an intro, language and technique evidence and analysis i. The national youth theatre of great britain teachers pack. The plot of the play dna by dennis kelly is explored through a mixture of dramatised moments and talkingheadstyle interviews with some of the key characters. Mark, gregg chillin jan, claire foy leah, ruby bentall phil, sam crane john tate, jack gordon danny, benjamin smith richard, troy glasgow cathy, claire lams brian, ian bonar boy, ryan sampson all other parts played by members of the company. Some aspects of the gcse english literature syllabus are harder to fully understand than others. You will be glad to know that right now dna dennis kelly script pdf is available on our online library. A contemporary play for younger people, dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008. As we read dna by dennis kelly, try to keep these questions in mind. They look to phil for reassurance and take instructions from him.
Its really for teachers, but my top set students in the past have got something out of it. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. To coincide with the launch of the new specifications, we have a new range of teaching packs to help you teach these set texts for examination. This year ballakermeens year 12 btec performing arts students are staging dna by dennis kelly as their core module. Synopsis by dennis kelly the miracle takes place in a town which could be your town, where something strange has happened.
Gcse drama \\ wjec cbac ltd 2016 dna by dennis kelly. Many of you have told us that youre looking for a revision booklet for dna, which is low cost and allows students to work independently through detailed revision tasks. Dennis kellys dna resource materials birmingham repertory. Dna by dennis kelly this page explains the characters in dna by dennis kelly to help you with your gcse english literature revision. I was struck by the talent of every single person on stage sardines magazine. First person theatre company invites you to the assembly rooms on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of february at 7. Dec 12, 2014 a group of teenagers weave a bloody web of lies in a jetblack comedy by the multiawardwinning writer dennis kelly. Dna deals with a whole host of contemporary issues through its portrayal of a particularly disaffected and alienated teenageorientated view of the modern world. Dennis kellys the national youth theatre of great britain teachers. It seems that covering up a murder isnt childs play.
Dna, essential gcse english revision booklet notes english. Dennis kelly is hereby identified as author of this play in. Playwright dennis kelly talks about his edinburgh play. A new play for younger people dna opened at the national theater in february 2008. I use this booklet as a revision guidebook for my students studying dna by dennis kelly, but it can also help to structure lessons. This piece deals directly and powerfully with hard hitting, relevant issues, such as violence, guilt, unrequited love, tyranny and solidarity within. A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Dna is a poignant and, sometimes, hilarious tale with a very dark heart.
Page 3 about the young rep page 4 dennis kelly on dna page 6 interview with director tom saunders page 9 thoughts from the cast. The characters are loosely drawn and not often given space to comment on anything other than their immediate world and the complications of the relationships through which it is structured. Dennis kelly has 33 books on goodreads with 7456 ratings. Dna original version first published in 2008 by oberon. Gangs dynamics, cruelty, loss of individual identity for the greater good of the collective. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings. John tate as a machiavellian leader dna character fantasy football. Dna is connected to a particular period of my adolescence when someone new came into my circle of friends at school and we turned from human beings into this pack of animals. Dna, as a drama, takes the negativity and nihilism of a group of teenagers to a wholly different level to that which has been seen in literature before, eg catcher in the rye. Containing the key points about the play, this is useful as a revision resource or. Jun 07, 2018 a play performed by explore youth theatre leixlip. Written texts extended reading you will have up to 4 hours controlled assessment time. Dennis kellys play orphans is the talk of the edinburgh fringe.
Learning objective to identify and discuss some of the themes and ideas in dna by dennis kelly. If you need a little help and revision, play this enjoyable and interactive quiz which is aimed at year 10 and year 11 students. Each photocopiable pack has been created to enable you to teach a set text in its entirety. Dennis kelly, who was born in 1970, wrote his first play. But when things begin to unravel their newfound sense of solidarity begins to crack. Ive written a detailed guide to dna by dennis kelly its quite a thorough examination of the play 29 pages, and 1 words, giving it some substance. Jul 09, 2016 ive written a detailed guide to dna by dennis kelly its quite a thorough examination of the play 29 pages, and 1 words, giving it some substance. If you mention the name dennis kelly to students they automatically say dna as its written about a group of teenagers the story follows the lives of this group as they deal with the disappearance of one of them.
Dna was first performed in the cottesloe theatre of the national theatre, on 16 february 2008, with the following company. The writer has named the characters but left performers able to change names to. He cowrote bbc threes sitcom pulling with actress sharon horgan, matilda the musical with comedian tim minchin, and the channel 4 conspiracy thriller utopia. Dna written by dennis kelly directed by kit phillips performed at the brindley theatre, runcorn. Dna by dennis kelly this page explains the characters in dna by dennis kelly to help you. A group of peculiar adolescents do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Dennis kelly on why people see writing for tv and theatre as. Essay dna by dennis kelly english uk research writing. It includes interviews with the productions writer and director, as well as. Aug 25, 2009 dennis kellys play orphans is the talk of the edinburgh fringe. Gcse dna by dennis kelly design guide booklet staging.
Dna was originally written for the national theatres. Dna, essential gcse english revision booklet notes. Dna by dennis kelly is a gsce drama text, below simon responds to questions from a school about his original designer the 2008 premiere what was the original stage type at the national. Jun 18, 2012 but when they find that the coverup unites them and brings harmony to their otherwise fractious lives, wheres the incentive to put things right. Containing the key points about the play, this is useful as a revision resource or as a mat for classroom work on the text. Written by dennis kelly and performed by yarm school drama.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dennis kelly has said that he believes phil to be the most interesting character in. English literature dna key quotes flashcards quizlet. Dna, as a drama, takes the negativity and nihilism of a group of teenagers to a wholly different level to that which has been seen in literature before, eg. A teachers booklet of resources and lesson planning to help you deliver this set text, dna for the new 2016 edexcel gcse drama exam module. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings harmony to their otherwise fractious lives, wheres the incentive to put things right. Following the success of its 2017 sellout production, the national youth theatre are delighted to announce the second return of this dennis kelly favourite. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dna. Disturbing, violent, riveting, with blistering dialogue and a truly shocking ending, dna is a blackly comic vision of a generation gone wrong. What do you think dna by dennis kelly might be about. This page focusses on phil, leah, cathy, richard, mark, jan, brian, danny, lou, john tate and adam.
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