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<strong>Moon</strong> on a Rainbow Shawl Background pack Contents Foreword 3 The National’s production 4 The story Exploring the play Making the production Scene by scene 5 Production history 10 Context: Brown Skin Girl 11 Director’s insight 12 Research and rehearsal diary 13 Characters 19 The actors reflect 26 Jade Anouka Danny Sapani Jenny Jules Martina Laird Three Esthers 28 Interview with Soutra Gilmour 30 Clues for the designer 33 Learning: extension activities 34 Further resources 38 Click on this arrow, when you see it, for more online resources. Director of <strong>Moon</strong> on a Rainbow Shawl Michael Buffong Workpack writer Anthony Ekundayo Lennon Editors Emma Gosden Mark Londesborough Design Clare Parker NT Learning National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX T 020 7452 3388 F 020 7452 3380 E learning@ nationaltheatre.org.uk This workpack is published by and copyright The Royal National Theatre Board Reg. No. 1247285 Registered Charity No. 224223 Views expressed in this workpack are not necessarily those of the National Theatre Further production details: nationaltheatre.org.uk National Theatre Learning Background Pack 2
Foreword Welcome to the National Theatre’s background pack for <strong>Moon</strong> on a Rainbow Shawl, Errol John’s 1953 play set in post-WW2 Trinidad. This document gives an insight into the play as well as the rehearsals, character exploration and some of the design influences at work on Michael Buffong’s spring 2012 production in the Cottesloe Theatre. If you’re using this in a school or college environment (or if you just fancy having a go yourself) there are also some writing exercises that should help you get into the minds of the play’s characters. Through imaginative and innovative in-school, onsite and online activities, NT Learning opens up the National’s repertoire, artistry, skills, and the building itself, enabling participants of all ages to discover new skills and experience the excitement of theatre-making. If you’ve enjoyed this background pack or would like to talk to us about getting involved in NT Learning activities, please contact us on learning@nationaltheatre.org.uk or 020 7452 3388. Mark Londesborough Programme Manager, NT Learning May 2012 National Theatre Learning Background Pack 3
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