Writing an introduction for Live Theatre
In all introductions
you must -
- Indicate the title, date and venue of the production referred to in your answer.
- Demonstrate understanding of the production aims - linking these to the focus of the question where appropriate
- Demonstrate understanding of the style/form/genre of performance - linking these to the focus of the question where appropriate
- Demonstrate understanding of the whole play - brief insight into the plot/themes etc. Decide what is appropriate depending on the question.
This understanding should also be demonstrated throughout the rest of the essay, where appropriate.
To practice introductions you can find past papers here.
