Our Generation rehearsal diaries
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Overview
In this written resource, staff director Stephen Bailey details how writer Alecky Blythe, director Daniel Evans and the company worked together to bring Our Generation to the stage.
Learning outcomes
This education resource will support students to understand the rehearsal room process. It gives an insight into the process of creating verbatim theatre and Alecky Blythe’s practice for students studying contemporary theatre practice as part of an A Level Drama and Theatre course.
Production information
Dorfman Theatre, 2022.
Our Generation by Alecky Blythe; directed by Daniel Evans; set design by Vicki Mortimer; costume design by Kinnetia Isidore; lighting design by Zoe Spurr; sound design by Paul Arditti; music composition, production and direction by D.J. Walde.
Photo © Johan Persson
The full production is available to stream on the National Theatre Collection
Suitability
Suitable for 14+/KS4+
Content warning
References to mental health, trauma, disability and bullying
Keywords
Verbatim, Alecky Blythe, Daniel Evans, A Level Drama and Theatre, AQA
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