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B2U4 Stage and Screen
Starting out
Look at the posters and answer the questions.
Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with
What other types of entertainment have you seen
Which do you like most Why
Watch the video and answer the questions.
What theatres are mentioned in the video
What are the differences between them In what ways are they similar
The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
What are the differences between them In what ways are they similar
Differences: The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre built in the Qing Dynasty for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main performance form. The theatre has three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity. Under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds. The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare. It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building. The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.
Similarities: Both of the theatres have a long history. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.
Developing ideas
When
Hamlet meets
Peking Opera
Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities. Consider the following:
orchestra
costumes and masks
stage set
performers’ movements
Peking Opera
Peking Opera usually combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.
Facial make-up is very important to the aesthetic(美感) of Peking Opera. The colours are rich and depict(描绘) different characters using colour symbolism.
When Hamlet meets Peking Opera
William Shakespeare(1564 ~ 1616) the great English Renaissance playwright. Poet, who on AD April 23, 1564 was born in England .
Shakespeare is a world famous writer. Most of his works have been translated into many languages, their plays are staged in many countries.
There are four representative tragedy "Hamlet" "Othello“ "King Lear" , "Macbeth“ .Four comedy "Twelfth Night", "Midsummer Night's Dream," "The Merchant of Venice", "Much Ado About Nothing" .Historical drama "Henry IV," "Henry V", "Li Richard II "and so on. Also wrote 154 sonnets. He is "the father of the British drama," Ben Jonson called him "the soul of the era," Marx called him "one of humanity's greatest genius.“
Hamlet is a tragedy and it is the most famous play of Shakespeare. The story is about the revenge of Prince Hamlet.
The late King of Denmark died suddenly while the prince Hamlet was away from home at a foreign University. When Hamlet came back, he attended the wedding of his mother and his uncle Claudius instead of father's funeral .
One night , his father's ghost appeared and told Hamlet that he was murdered by Claudius. So Hamlet made up his mind to avenge his father , and he decided to pretend that he had gone mad in order to have a better chance to kill Claudius. He started to estrange himself from his friends , including his lover Ophelia. Hamlet invited a company of traveling performers to play the scene of his father's murder to test Claudius's reaction. Then Claudius figured out his real motivation, and sent him to England . At the same time , Claudius sent a letter to the king of England and asked him to kill Hamlet.
But on the way to England , their ship
was attacked by pirates, and Hamlet
was returned to Denmark. When Hamlet
returned home , he learned of Ophelia's
death. Ophelia's brother Laertes
requested to fight with Hamlet. Claudius
arranged a fencing match for them . And he attempted to let Laertes kill Hamlet with a poisoned sword In the match, Hamlet was hit with the poisoned sword. Laertes was also wounded badly. The Queen drank the poisoned wine for Hamlet and warned Hamlet that the drink was poisoned. And Laertes also told the whole truth to Hamlet before he died. In the end , Hamlet killed Claudius, at last avenging his father's death. Then Hamlet died as well.
The Revenge of Prince Zidan
京剧《王子复仇记》全剧以中国化的形式演绎,并原著的背景从丹麦搬到中国古代一个虚拟的“赤诚国”。剧中人物分别以中国姓氏命名。剧情则保留哈姆雷特复仇的主线和心理变化,剧中关于“生存还是毁灭,这是个问题”等经典独白也未作删改,保持戏剧框架的原貌,为唱、念、做、打提供足够的空间。
While-reading
Read para.1 and answer the following questions.
What performance did the author see
Why did the author think he know a lot about Hamlet
“To be, or not to be, that’s the question!”
I was full of confidence —
until the Peking Opera came to town!
Why did the author think he know a lot about Hamlet
As a high school student with English literature as one of my main subjects, I have to! Shakespeare’s Hamlet is probably the most important play by the most important writer in English. Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times.
The Revenge Of Prince Zidan
Before the performance
Feelings
Reasons
full of confidence
curious
He thought he knew a lot about Hamlet.
He wondered if Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand.
Para.1-2
The Revenge Of Prince Zidan
During the performance
Feelings
Reasons
surprised
The costumes and masks were amazing.
The voices sounded really unique.
The stage was really simple.
The movements of the characters were simply incredible.
Para.3-4
The Revenge Of Prince Zidan
After the performance
Feelings
Reasons
impressed
He felt the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the performance.
Para.5
Find out what aspects of Peking Opera impressed the author most.
What impressed the author most is how the characters moved on stage.
incredible
It was so dazzling and energetic that I wasn't sure if the characters were performers or athletes.
I had never seen Prince Hamlet do a back flip before !
exaggerated movements
conclusion
If you want to see a show that combines music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!
The show is perfect and meets all his requirements.
Post-reading
Read the passage and choose the author's purpose in writing it.
To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.
To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.
To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.
To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.
combines with
When
Hamlet meets Peking Opera
After watching the video and share your feeling.
Excellent culture has no language barrier, no borders. Peking Opera has its unique appeal.
Chinese culture
western culture
If you are given a chance to introduce Peking Opera, how could you help a friend from overseas understand it
First, be an audience.
Go and see it!
If possible, be an inheritor !
Learn and spread it !
Let Chinese culture glitter on the world stage.
Thank you!