Live Like Pigs - Play Resource Pack
Live Like Pigs by John Arden offers a powerful exploration of social class, human behaviour, and the clash between different societal norms. The play challenges students to engage with complex characters who navigate a world of poverty, marginalisation, and resistance against authority. Its raw and gritty realism provides an opportunity for students to delve into the nuances of character development, dialects, and the socio-political context of post-war Britain. This resource provides the perfect companion for teaching or for independent study.
Contents Include: Biography, Influences, Context, Brecht’s Epic Theatre, Plot Summary, Class Discussion, Themes - Class Conflict, Displacement, Social Engineering, Rebellion, Dramatic Devices - Foreshadowing, Direct Address, Tension, Juxtaposition, Dramatic Irony, Character Analysis - Mr & Mrs Sawney, The Jacksons, Sergeant Riley, The Sawney Children, Other Residents.
3 x 60 Minute Lesson Plans
1. Exploring Brecht’s Placards
2. Exploring Displacement - Hot Seating
3. Conflict Resolution - Forum Theatre
The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please fill out the contact us form.
Live Like Pigs by John Arden offers a powerful exploration of social class, human behaviour, and the clash between different societal norms. The play challenges students to engage with complex characters who navigate a world of poverty, marginalisation, and resistance against authority. Its raw and gritty realism provides an opportunity for students to delve into the nuances of character development, dialects, and the socio-political context of post-war Britain. This resource provides the perfect companion for teaching or for independent study.
Contents Include: Biography, Influences, Context, Brecht’s Epic Theatre, Plot Summary, Class Discussion, Themes - Class Conflict, Displacement, Social Engineering, Rebellion, Dramatic Devices - Foreshadowing, Direct Address, Tension, Juxtaposition, Dramatic Irony, Character Analysis - Mr & Mrs Sawney, The Jacksons, Sergeant Riley, The Sawney Children, Other Residents.
3 x 60 Minute Lesson Plans
1. Exploring Brecht’s Placards
2. Exploring Displacement - Hot Seating
3. Conflict Resolution - Forum Theatre
The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please fill out the contact us form.
Live Like Pigs by John Arden offers a powerful exploration of social class, human behaviour, and the clash between different societal norms. The play challenges students to engage with complex characters who navigate a world of poverty, marginalisation, and resistance against authority. Its raw and gritty realism provides an opportunity for students to delve into the nuances of character development, dialects, and the socio-political context of post-war Britain. This resource provides the perfect companion for teaching or for independent study.
Contents Include: Biography, Influences, Context, Brecht’s Epic Theatre, Plot Summary, Class Discussion, Themes - Class Conflict, Displacement, Social Engineering, Rebellion, Dramatic Devices - Foreshadowing, Direct Address, Tension, Juxtaposition, Dramatic Irony, Character Analysis - Mr & Mrs Sawney, The Jacksons, Sergeant Riley, The Sawney Children, Other Residents.
3 x 60 Minute Lesson Plans
1. Exploring Brecht’s Placards
2. Exploring Displacement - Hot Seating
3. Conflict Resolution - Forum Theatre
The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please fill out the contact us form.
