Includes notes for teachers and those studying the play for gcse english, as written by anthony banks theater director and associate director of the national theater discover programme. Her position within the group rises throughout the play as she becomes closer more relied on by the leader. Dna is an explosive look at group mentality performed by the young rep. While working in supermarkets, he discovered theatre when he joined a local youth group, the barnet drama centre.
Aimed at teenagers, dna brings a group of kids together surrounded by an unusual circumstance. Dna is a poignant and, sometimes, hilarious tale with a very dark heart. Mark, jan, leah, phil, john, cathy, richard, brian, danny and lou have a shared secret and their something. Heredity is the process where genetic information is passed from parents to offspring. A new play for younger people dna opened at the national theater in february 2008. A new play for younger people dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008 from inside the book.
Buy dna school edition by dennis kelly from waterstones today. I thought that drinking was all i had to offer the writer behind matilda the musical and cult tv show utopia is about to make his royal court debut. Dna is a contemporary play now a set text in schools written in 2007 by dennis kelly who is best known for co writing matilda the musical with tim minchin and the comedy series pulling which aired on bbc 3. Children resemble their parents, genes come in pairs, some genes are dominant, genetic inheritance, genes are real things, cells arise from preexisting cells, sex cells, specialized chromosomes determine gender, chromosomes carry genes, evolution begins with the inheritance of gene variation, mendelian laws apply to human beings. If you are taking the gcse english literature exam, you may be studying the play by dennis kelly called dna. Dennis kelly is a contemporary british playwright whose work is dark and characterdriven. It was designed for the cottesloe theatre now renamed the dorfman which can be configured in a variety of different ways end on, in the round or thrust but we performed it. One of five children, he left school at 16 to work in sainsburys. How do you respond to this view of the ways teenagers are presented in dna. Its really for teachers, but my top set students in the past have got something out of it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
His rich and intense style of writing is great for actors. Dna was first performed in the cottesloe theatre of the national theatre, on 16 february 2008, with the following company. That something from our past that we arent proud of. They then share their results, with every student producing a character revision pack by the end of the lesson. This video explores the characters in dennis kelly s play dna. By act 3 scene 3 cathy is second in command as she is charged with killing adam. This piece deals directly and powerfully with hard hitting, relevant issues, such as violence, guilt, unrequited love, tyranny and solidarity within.
Pages 78 how does kelly interest the audience from the start. Some aspects of the gcse english literature syllabus are harder to fully understand than others. But when they find that their coverup unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where is the incentive to put things right. How does kelly make you respond as you do by the ways he writes. Like cassandra, from greek mythology, leah speaks without anyone really listening to her.
The play dna was first staged in 2007 at the national theatre before going on national tour for. It is short, less than seventy pages long, but in its brevity there is a clear warning to a world that is consumed by a desire to withdraw from itself, and that in. Not only was it quite humorous, it was also dark and twisted. Key themes present in dna by dennis kelly are explored using a mixture of short dramatised sequences, narration and talking headstyle interviews with some. For more information on gcse english literature visit. However it turns out they know that this person has gone missing and why. This superb resource contains twelve sample exam questions for revising themes 10 and techniques 2 of dna by dennis kelly. Dna by dennis kelly follows the silent yet intimidating, 16 year old phil, and his fearful following of misfits as they come to terms with the consequences of a practical joke that ends in tragedy. You will be glad to know that right now dna dennis kelly script pdf is available on our online library. This piece deals directly and powerfully with hard hitting, relevant issues, such as violence, guilt, unrequited love. Dennis kelly s short, sharp shocker of a play cleverly piles on the twists, as guilt and madness work their poison on group dynamics.
Dna by dennis kelly this page explains the characters in dna by dennis kelly to help you with your gcse english literature revision. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new aqa gcse english literature exam paper. A contemporary play for younger people, dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008 a taut, compelling thriller and a modernday spin on lord of the flies, exploring group behaviour and moral equivocation financial times. If you need some valuable revision before the allimportant exam, then you should play our helpful and informative quiz. This course analyses the 2008 drama, dna, by the playwright dennis kelly. Dennis play matilda the musical recently won a slew of tony awards and has received widespread critical acclaim. With our online resources, you can find dna dennis kelly script or just about any type of ebooks. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Gcse dennis kelly passage revision in dna education quizzes. Dna by dennis kelly, 9781840028409, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Dna by dennis kelly exam questions on characters teaching. It seems that covering up a murder isnt childs play.
The play explores the desolate and warped worlds of a group of teenagers who, when faced with the prospect of prison, decide to cover up the accidental death of. Aug 09, 2017 this superb resource contains twelve sample exam questions for revising characters 10 and techniques 2 of dna by dennis kelly. Study 53 terms dna dennis kelly flashcards quizlet. Jun 18, 2012 dna is a poignant and, sometimes, hilarious tale with a very dark heart. Dna is an explosive look at group mentality performed by the. A group of peculiar adolescents do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Following the success of its 2017 sellout production, the national youth theatre are delighted to announce the second return of this dennis kelly favourite. It includes interviews with the productions writer and director, as well as suggested drama and other classroom activities.
Oct 20, 2016 dna by dennis kelly new wolsey young company new wolsey studio until saturday. Dna by dennis kelly exam questions on themes teaching. Are you studying dna by dennis kelly in your gcse english literature lessons. A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the who. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings. Dna character revision lesson pack dna, dennis kelly, leah. Literature unit one exam section a dna assessment objectives students are required to demonstrate their ability to. Follow dennis kelly and explore their bibliography from s dennis kelly author page. Jul 09, 2016 ive written a detailed guide to dna by dennis kelly its quite a thorough examination of the play 29 pages, and 1 words, giving it some substance. Dna by dennis kelly is probably one of the most exciting, and the most contemporary, texts set for a gcse english literature course in a long time. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings harmony to their otherwise fractious lives, wheres the incentive to put things right. It is for students in year 10 and year 11 and asks questions about the characters found in the play. The play is broken into fourteen part plot summary, as well as a thematic analysis, character profiles and a number of memorable quotes from dna.
You can find out more about the characters in the dennis kelly play dna on. Key themes present in dna by dennis kelly are explored using a mixture of short dramatised sequences, narration and talking headstyle interviews with some of the key characters. Jul 02, 2011 big shout out to my lovely cast, who without this would not have been possible. So i borrowed the book dna from his school bag and decided to read it myself. Dec 12, 2014 a group of teenagers weave a bloody web of lies in a jetblack comedy by the multiawardwinning writer dennis kelly. Dna dennis kelly characters leah phil adam brian john tate mark and jan richard cathy lou danny leah lacks in self confidence, but her many monologues show her to be intelligent and thoughtful. The section of revision world covers the play dna by dennis kelly looking at the background and context, the characters, the key themes, the language and style and the structure and setting. Dna by dennis kelly is a gsce drama text, below simon responds to questions from a school about his original designer the 2008 premiere what was the original stage type at the national. The names and genders of characters are suggestions only, and. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq.
This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not by way. If youd like to get some valuable revision under your belt, then try this informative quiz which is for students in year 10 and year 11. It is for students in year 10 and year 11 and asks questions about the. If you need a little help and revision, play this enjoyable and interactive quiz which is aimed at year 10 and year 11 students.
This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Dna was developed ten years ago as a part of national theatres connections scheme, which commissions playwrights to write plays for young performers aged fourteen to eighteen. Dna, found in the nuclei of cells and organised into chromosomes, is the. First person theatre company invites you to the assembly rooms on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of february at 7. I was shocked carey mulligan did it lyn gardner the matilda playwright has written a shattering solo drama that he didnt think his star would read. The conversation is written in brief, incomplete sentences and questions. This page focusses on phil, leah, cathy, richard, mark, jan, brian, danny, lou, john tate and adam. He cowrote bbc threes sitcom pulling with actress sharon horgan, matilda the musical with comedian tim minchin, and the channel 4 conspiracy thriller utopia. There is virtually no communication with the world outside the friendship group portrayed in the opening scenes. He is best known for his plays love and money and orphans. Dennis kelly, who was born in 1970, wrote his first play. Disturbing, violent, riveting, with blistering dialogue and a truly shocking ending, dna is a blackly comic vision of a generation gone wrong. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Structure of dna dna ks3 biology revision bbc bitesize. It doesnt matter that the plotting is improbable, because. Dennis kelly is an internationally acclaimed playwright. Dna oberon modern plays by dennis kelly author visit amazons dennis kelly page. Dna dennis kelly a group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Dennis kelly has 40 books on goodreads with 7300 ratings. Kelly grew up in barnet, north london, in an irish family and was brought up a catholic. Dennis kellys dna resource materials birmingham repertory. Dna by dennis kelly, 9781840028409, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
For more information on gcse english literature visit for more revision videos. Page 3 about the young rep page 4 dennis kelly on dna page 6 interview with director tom saunders page 9 thoughts from the cast. The plot of the play dna by dennis kelly is explored through a mixture of dramatised moments and talkingheadstyle interviews with some of the key characters. Summary dna by dennis kelly english literature revision. I was struck by the talent of every single person on stage sardines magazine. Nov 01, 2014 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Deep inside a wood, a prank goes awry and a group of teenagers do a very bad thing, then panic and cover the whole. A contemporary play for younger people, dna opened at. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the. Dennis kelly is hereby identified as author of this play in accordance with. Scared, phil im scared, they scare me, this place, everyone, the fear, the fear that everyone here, and im.
A new play for younger people dna opened at the national theatre a group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Apr 19, 2012 with dennis kellys recent successes bringing him increasingly into the public eye, its hardly surprising that dna has been chosen as a set text for schools. Dna dennis kelly script pdf global secure online book dna dennis kelly script pdf if you serious looking for ebook dna dennis kelly script pdf. If texts only had a single simple meaning, authors would not write entire books to convey the message. Dna, as a drama, takes the negativity and nihilism of a group of teenagers to a wholly different level to that which has been seen in literature before, eg catcher in the rye. Get free shipping on dna school edition by dennis kelly, from.
Gcse dennis kelly text revision in dna education quizzes. Dna is a short play with relatively few characters, written in. Dennis kelly born 16 november 1970 is a british writer for film, television and theatre. This lesson asks students to work independently, in groups, to complete character profiles on the key characters in the play. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dna. If you mention the name dennis kelly to students they automatically say dna as its written about a group of teenagers the story follows the lives of this group as they deal with the disappearance of one of them. This gcse english literature section summarises the play dna by dennis kelly, breaking the action down by act. Routes to revision routes to revison by iona towlerevans isbn. Phil also trusts her with the important jobs acquiring the dna evidence, killing adam.
Mark, gregg chillin jan, claire foy leah, ruby bentall phil, sam crane john tate, jack gordon danny, benjamin smith richard, troy glasgow cathy, claire lams brian, ian bonar boy, ryan sampson all other parts played by members of the company. But when they find that the cover up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, wheres the incentive to put things right. Read dna, by dennis kelly online on bookmate a group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. This video explores the characters in dennis kellys play dna.
This is the second of two gcse english literature extract questions for dna by dennis kelly. After the end paines plough, traverse theatre, bush theatre. Gcse exam, this english literature quiz will test you on a passage taken from dennis kellys dna. About the author 2012 dennis kelly is an internationally acclaimed playwright. Mark and jan discuss that someone is dead and this throws the audience into. Gcse drama \\ wjec cbac ltd 2016 dna by dennis kelly.
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