As part of their GCSE studies, our Y11 students had an amazing opportunity to visit The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham to watch a performance of ‘Romeo and Juliet Revision Live’.
Experiencing a live performance can bring the text to life in a way that reading alone cannot. It helps students to visualise the setting, understand the characters’ emotions, and appreciate the dramatic structure of the play. Watching the play performed live allowed students to see the context of the dialogue and interactions between characters, helping them grasp the subtleties and nuances of Shakespeare’s work. Live theatre can evoke a stronger emotional response, allowing students to connect with the characters’ struggles and triumphs on a more personal level and this allowed students to focus on key scenes, themes, and motifs. Moreover, seeing Shakespeare’s language performed can deepen their understanding of the text and make it more accessible.
This kind of experience is a highly effective way to reinforce classroom learning and give students a unique, enjoyable experience and memorable way to review the material, helping to prepare them for their GCSE English Literature Exam.
