A contemporary play for younger people, dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008. Dennis kelly s dna has become a popular set text for students of gcse english literature as well as proving a cornerstone play for many drama classrooms. The characters in dna by dennis kelly are introduced and explored, using short segments of the action and interviews. Dec 12, 2014 a group of teenagers weave a bloody web of lies in a jetblack comedy by the multiawardwinning writer dennis kelly. Its really for teachers, but my top set students in the past have got something out of it. This video explores the characters in dennis kellys play dna. Aqa english language paper 1 question 4 geography paper 1. A group of peculiar adolescents do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. This gcse english literature section summarises the play dna by dennis kelly, breaking the action down by act. Gcse dennis kelly text revision in dna education quizzes. Bits and pieces from everywhere so i may have picked some up from others as well as maki. Dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008. Here is our production of dna by dennis kelly performed by genesis theatre at the axis arts centre, crewe.
He also cowrote the comedy series pulling bbc3 and wrote and created utopia channel 4. The section of revision world covers the play dna by dennis kelly looking at the background and context, the characters, the key themes, the language and style and the structure and setting. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book is designed to engage students in active responders to the play dna by dennis kelly. This piece deals directly and powerfully with hard hitting, relevant issues, such as violence, guilt, unrequited love, tyranny. However it turns out they know that this person has gone missing and why. A new play for younger peopledna opened at the national theatre in february 2008. It seems that covering up a murder isnt childs play.
This gcse english literature revision section looks at the language and style used in the play dna by dennis kelly. Jun 06, 20 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. The dark lady of dna it is a comprehensive biography of rosalind franklin written by brenda maddox. Aug 09, 2017 this superb resource contains twelve sample exam questions for revising themes 10 and techniques 2 of dna by dennis kelly. Dna by dennis kelly exam questions on themes teaching resources. A group of like minded individuals who share the same principals and ideals. You will be glad to know that right now dna dennis kelly script pdf is available on our online library. This video explores the characters in dennis kelly s play dna. First person theatre company invites you to the assembly rooms on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of february at 7. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Disturbing, violent, riveting, with blistering dialogue and a truly shocking ending, dna is a blackly comic vision of a generation gone wrong. Mark and jan discuss that someone is dead and this throws the audience into the middle of the action. May 18, 2018 i was struck by the talent of every single person on stage sardines magazine.
Dna deals with a whole host of contemporary issues through its portrayal of a particularly disaffected and alienated teenageorientated view of the modern world. Dna is a poignant and, sometimes, hilarious tale with a very dark heart. 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 dennis kelly themes john tate deindividuation are the characters free to make their own decisions in the gang. Gcse drama \\ wjec cbac ltd 2016 dna by dennis kelly. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new aqa gcse english literature exam paper. It will incorporate creative and reflective tasks and devices, to help them make sense of the play for themselves. Dennis kelly born 16 november 1970 is a british writer for film, television and theatre.
Help does anyone have a revision timetable template that i could use. Key themes present in dna by dennis kelly are explored using a mixture of short dramatised sequences, narration and talking headstyle interviews with some of the key characters. The play dna was first staged in 2007 at the national theatre before going on national tour for. Apr 19, 2012 with dennis kellys recent successes bringing him increasingly into the public eye, its hardly surprising that dna has been chosen as a set text for schools. Summary dna by dennis kelly english literature revision. A new play for younger people dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008. 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. Background and context dna by dennis kelly revision world. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings harmony to their otherwise fractious lives, wheres the incentive to put things right. Summary dna by dennis kelly english literature revision skip to main content. Dna dennis kelly script pdf global secure online book dna dennis kelly script pdf if you serious looking for ebook dna dennis kelly script pdf. Dna national theatre and our teacher is a troll national theatre of scotland. 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.
Written by dennis kelly and performed by yarm school drama. Follow dennis kelly and explore their bibliography from s dennis kelly author page. A study guide for dennis kellys dna isbn 97826763589 pdf. 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. Jul 31, 2017 this book is designed to engage students in active responders to the play dna by dennis kelly. Dennis kellys dna resource materials birmingham repertory. Modern drama dna by dennis kelly, nineteenth century literature dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson, and shakespeare macbeth in this new era of closed book exams, which means copies of the texts will not be available in the final. 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. Drama gcse help with dna by dennis kelly hey does anyone take gcse drama. You can find out more about the characters in the dennis kelly play dna on revision world username. Interviews with the creative team behind dna by dennis kelly duration. You can find out more about the characters in the dennis kelly play dna on revision world. Character and relationships in dna by dennis kelly duration.
Are you studying dna by dennis kelly in your gcse english literature lessons. Oct 20, 2016 dna by dennis kelly new wolsey young company new wolsey studio until saturday. A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the who. It is for students in year 10 and year 11 and asks questions about the characters found in the play. 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.
Study 53 terms dna dennis kelly flashcards quizlet. If you need some valuable revision before the allimportant exam, then you should play our helpful and informative quiz. This gcse english literature quiz takes a look at dennis kellys dna. Sep 14, 2009 a group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. 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. All focused towards revision for the aqa english literature paper. Rehearsal process evaluation of piece the script character profile intention dna dennis kelly dramatic techniques themes. Dna play dennis kelly drama gcse help with dna by dennis kelly. Following the success of its 2017 sellout production, the national youth theatre are delighted to announce the second return of this dennis kelly favourite. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings. Feb 23, 2012 a set of lessons on powerpoint for dna by dennis kelly. Wouldnt it be great if there was a resource which was available as and when you needed it, exactly aligned to what you are learning, produced by educators who know exactly what is requiredthats our aim at audiopi.
Dna by dennis kelly this page explains the characters in dna by dennis kelly to help you with your gcse english literature revision. This page focusses on phil, leah, cathy, richard, mark, jan, brian, danny, lou, john tate and adam. It includes interviews with the productions writer and director, as well as suggested drama and other classroom activities. John tate is clearly stressed and ties to ban others using the word dead. With our online resources, you can find dna dennis kelly script or just about any type of ebooks. 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. Language and style dna by dennis kelly revision world.
A contemporary play for younger people, dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008 a taut, compelling thriller and a modernday spin on lord of the flies, exploring group behaviour and moral equivocation financial times. Nov 04, 2015 5 books about dna structure faq serious science. The introduction to dna powerpoint contains a number of lessons which can be followed up with the other 2 powerpoints. Dennis kelly, who was born in 1970, wrote his first play. 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 the comedy series pulling which aired on bbc 3.
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