Behind the Scenes

Interview with Richard G Jones, Lighting Designer
Actors’ question Time
Gallery of photographs from rehearsals
Photo diary of a Get In
illustrations of costume designs for the play
illustrations of set designs for the play

Downloadable video interview with Deborah McAndrew who adapted the play for Northern Broadsides
Synopsis / Relevance

Downloadable video interview with Conrad Nelson, Director
Approach to the play / Choreography / Music

Downloadable Video interview with Dawn Allsopp, Designer
Set / Costume

Background and Research contains articles, background information on the playwright, styles of
theatre, different practitioners and the people on whom the play is based.

It is designed to provide:
discussion topics for seminars and essays
learners with an opportunity to explore aspects of the play in more detail.

These have been put together for students studying Drama, Theatre Studies and Politics at
both A level and Degree Level.

Dario Fo— a brief history
Guiseppe Pinelli— the man whose death inspired this play
Jean Charles De Menezes and The Anarchist Salsa
‘The Task of Anarchy’ — an article by Deborah McAndrew
Bertolt Brecht— a brief history
Commedia dell’Arte— a brief history
Breakdown of the characters in the play
Definitions of anarchism
Interesting links

We hope that you enjoy this pack.
Any feedback would be gratefully appreciated.