Presented by Cyclone Rep
The Shakespeare Sessions are entertaining and engaging student-centred performances of Shakespeare texts. Each performance includes a scholarly review clarifying the main themes as well as discussions with the students and the opportunity to participate. Cyclone Rep’s Shakespeare Sessions will guide Junior Cert and Leaving Cert learners in their understanding of The Bard’s masterpieces.
The Merchant Session: An entertaining and informative synthesis of analysis and performance that has the primary goal of helping Junior Cert learners in their understanding of Merchant of Venice while at the same time highlighting what a fine comedy it is. The 95 minute performance is a reduced version of the play and contains an entertaining scholarly review that clarifies the main themes and topics as well as an invitation for discussion.
Topics and themes introduced and/or analyzed in the Merchant Session: Friendship and Loyalty, Merchant of Venice in Nazi Germany, Launcelot’s Conscience, Mercy and Justice, The Role of Religion, The Pound of Flesh, Father and Child Love, Romantic Love, Love Between FriendsSignificance of Tubal, Isolation, Money & Wealth, The function of the caskets, Women’s Appearance & Reality, Prejudice.
Cast: Martin Condon, Cian Kinahan, Marie O’Donovan, Sean McNally
“Brilliant! Enjoyable and thought provoking” – Tracy Irish, Royal Shakespeare Company, Education Department.
Booking
To book for any of our shows or for more info please ring our sales department at 021-235 5356 or via email to: maev@cyclonerep.com or visit our website: www.cyclonerep.com
