Les Miserables has indisputably become the world’s most popular musical, having been seen by over 24 million people worldwide. From its celebrated opening in London in October 1985, this stunning adaptation of Victor Hugo’s epic masterpiece, immediately captured the imagination and enthusiasm of the theatre-going public.Les Miserables has already been performed in 16 countries, 107 cities and sung in 12 different languages. Having won awards all over the world, including an unprecedented eight Broadway Tony Awards, Les Miserables has earned itself an unigue place in musical history.
Poster IV
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Barbican Theatre
One of the finest of Shakespeare’s romantic comedies, the play celebrates the power of the imagination, of love and of poetry. The magic world of an Athenian wood plays host to the quarrelling king and queen of the fairies, to two paires of confused lovers, and a group of artisans rehearsing a play. On a night of misrule and enchantment, a dream world seems reality, and on walking the real world seems but a dream.
Ex.8 There are different types of theatre: drama, musical comedy, opera, variety theatre, puppet theatre and some others. Speak about their repertoire.Do you think each type of theatre has its own audience?
Ex.9 Some plays can have a successful run for many years; some do not stay in the theatre’s repertoire for a long time; and some are even failures. Name 5 factors which you think are crucial in determing the success or failure of a theatrical performance.
Ex.10 Think of any play (TV play) by a British author you have read or seen.
· What kind of play was it? Did it treat a serious subject or was it light and entertaining?
· Was the production simple or complicated?
· What were your impressions, favourable or unfavourable?
Ex.11Work in pairs. Let your listeners ask you questions for more information relating to the play you saw, the cast, the way the actors played and the scenery.
Ex. 12 a) Give a favourable and unfavourable opinion about two different performances. Explain why you really appreciated one of them, or simply enjoyed it, and why the other caused your irritation, or disappointment, or made you feel like walking out.
b) Name some plays which have had a successful run in recent years. Try and explain the reasons for their popularity.
Ex.13 Comment on the following words: Good theatre always nourishes the human spirit.
UNIT VII
Ex.1 Read some information about Minsk theatres.
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