Creative Commentaries: Rufus Norris on Small Island
Overview
In this short educational film, director Rufus Norris gives his commentary on a scene from his production of Small Island, describing how all of the different technical and design elements come together to bring Andrea Levy’s novel to life on stage.
Learning outcomes
This film is designed to support students studying Small Island as part of an English or drama course.
For A Level drama students, it gives an insight into Rufus Norris’ practice.
Production information
Olivier Theatre, 2019.
Small Island adapted by Helen Edmundson; based on the novel by Andrea Levy; directed by Rufus Norris; set and costume design by Katrina Lindsay; lighting design by Paul Anderson; projection design by Jon Driscoll; composer and music direction by Benjamin Kwasi Burrell; sound design by Ian Dickinson.
Photo © Brinkhoff-Moegenburg
Suitability
Suitable for 13+/KS3+
Keywords
Andrea Levy, Helen Edmundson, Rufus Norris, adaptation, Windrush, WW2, A Level Drama and Theatre, English Literature, AQA
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