Use these websites for independent study:
Learning and Teaching Scotland
BBC Revision site – useful for examination preparation
General Theatre Links
A Thumbnail History of Commedia Dell’Arte
An in depth look at Commedia Dell’Arte, with drawings and descriptions of stock characters and their colourful costumes.
Wikipedia: Theatre of Ancient Greece
An overview of Ancient Greek theatre, including a look at the costumes traditionally worn and the theatre itself.
Shakespeare and the Globe
60 Second Shakespeare
Create your own interpretation of Shakespeare in one minute. Learn film and audio skills online and send us your short film or radio version of a Shakespeare play.
Shakespeare’s Globe
Take a virtual tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and get an idea of what goes on behind the scenes.
Royal Shakespeare Company: Exploring Shakespeare
This site has video clips of actors and directors discussing important parts of the plays and clips of famous scenes from those plays.
Mime
The World of Mime Theatre
An online community with lots of articles and resources to give you a great understanding of mime.
Mime techniques
Technical Aspects of Theatre
The Backstage Information Guides
This site has lots of technical advice on safety, lighting, sound and stage management in the theatre.
The Costume Page
This is a huge collection of information on costume design and its history with loads of links to other pages to help you gain a broader understanding.
Applying Theatrical Make-up
Theatres, Theatre Companies and Drama Schools
Fantastic resources on plays which have been produced in these theatres. Watch videos of rehearsals and interviews with cast, designers and directors and find out about opportunities for wider participation.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Formerly RSAMD)
These links have a wealth of information on production skills, playwrights and performances. Check out their videos.
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
