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                        Young Critics Resource Suite

                        Welcome to the young critics resource suite, a step by step approach to delivering a theatre criticism programme to young people.

                        Browse the Young Critics Resource Suite

                        Everything 01 About the Programme 02 Exploring Theatre 03 What is Theatre Criticism 04 Preparing to see the show 05 The theatre experience 06 After the show 07 Creating a critical response
                        Everything PDF Resources Video Resources Audio Resources Additional Links
                        01 About the Programme

                        Getting started

                        Facilitators and educators will find a step by step approach to delivering a theatre criticism programme to their group, everything from preparing them for the theatre experience to creating their own reviews.

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                        01 About the Programme

                        What is the Young Critics Programme?

                        These videos introduce the Young Critics Programme and you can also find out about the benefits of participation for young people.

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                        01 About the Programme

                        Getting Started: Resources

                        This section will help you find out more about your group’s interests and attitudes to theatre while facilitating them in voicing their own views.

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                        01 About the Programme

                        Getting Started: Additional Links

                        General Theatre

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                        02 Exploring Theatre

                        2. Exploring Theatre

                        Here we explore the group's understanding of theatre while introducing participants to some of the fundamental concepts of theatre.

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                        03 What is Theatre Criticism

                        3. What is Theatre Criticism?

                        In this section, professional critics address the role of the theatre critic and provide advice on introducing theatre criticism to young people.

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                        04 Preparing to see the show

                        4. Preparing to See the Show

                        Discover the steps which should be taken to prepare a group of young critics for the live theatre experience.

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                        05 The theatre experience

                        5. The Theatre Experience

                        Nothing quite captures the magic of seeing a live theatre performance. In 2020, theatre has had to evolve in line with COVID-19 restrictions.

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                        06 After the show

                        6. After the Show

                        This section is all about 'unpacking' those surface responses and using the skills of critical thinking to develop more informed and objective responses.

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                        07 Creating a critical response

                        7. Creating a Critical Response

                        Here you will find guidance on how to create a review using a variety of different formats, including written reviews, video blogs and podcasts.

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