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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

by Robert Louis Stevenson
Paperback
Age range: 13 to 14 years old Publication Date: 01/04/1999

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This dramatisation for schools of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel is presented in the form of a tv documentary involving expert witnesses trying to get to the bottom of the strange case. The story is reconstructed and the audience is taken back to Victorian London'

What happened to Dr Jekyll? 'Strange Cases', the investigative television documentary programme, tries to solve this puzzle using up-to-date know-how. Key events are reconstructed and expert witnesses examine the evidence to reach a chilling conclusion.

This play provides an accessible, exciting approach to the novel, as well as numerous opportunities for media work. Its language and atmosphere are true to Stevenson's story and make comparison work easy. The large cast, including a chorus, makes the play suitable for reading in class, acting in drama lessons or school productions.

The resource material investigates transformation, drugs and genetic engineering, as well as providing stimulating drama, media, speaking and writing activities.
ISBN:
9780003230789
9780003230789
Category:
Playscripts (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
13 to 14 years old
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-04-1999
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
96
Dimensions (mm):
210x148x5mm
Weight:
0.16kg
Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He studied law but preferred writing and in 1881 was inspired by his stepson to write Treasure Island.

Other famous adventure stories followed including Kidnapped, as well as the famous collection of poems for children, A Child's Garden of Verses. Robert Louis Stevenson is buried on the island of Samoa.

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