Workshop Plan 4: Researching the Play
This workshop guides you through researching a production with your group. (pdf 195 KB)
Preparing to See the Show
This section is about the steps to take to prepare a group of young critics for the live theatre experience. Here you will find advice on choosing the right production for your group. Workshop 4 details how to approach advance research on the play, this can be referred to as the 'detective work'. Also provided is a sample research pack to give you ideas on the research material to gather on your chosen production.
PDF Resources
Sample Research Pack
A research pack on 'Class'; a production created by David Horan and Iseult Golden. (pdf 2 MB)
Advice on Choosing a Production
Guidance on choosing the right production for your group. (pdf 27 KB)
Video Resources
Video: This trailer for 'Class' contains lots of clues to the production's story and characters.
Audio Resources
Podcast: Abbey Talks Series - Meet the Makers David Horan (creator of 'Class')
Podcast: Abbey Talks Series - Meet the Makers Iseult Golden (creator of 'Class')
Additional Links
Theatre Listings Ireland
- Culturefox.ie
- Entertainment.ie
Theatre Listings Scotland
- List.co.uk
