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Dramascripts: The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty
David Calcutt
Paperback (Oxford University Press, Nov. 1, 2014)Victimised by the cruel, cunning Stubbs, Terry Dumpton, nicknamed Humpty Dumpty, resorts to truancy to avoid his bullies. Following pressure from his tormentors to prove he isn't a coward, Terry takes part in a dangerous activity resulting in a fatal outcome.
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Beowulf: A Play Based on the Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem
David Calcutt
Paperback (Nelson Thornes, Nov. 1, 2001)Dramascripts is an exciting series of plays especially chosen for students in the lower and middle years of secondary school. The titles range from the best in modern writing to adaptations of classic texts. They can be read or acted purely for the enjoyment and stimulation they provide. However, each play in the series also offers all the support that pupils need in working with the text.
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Robin Hood
David Calcutt
Hardcover (Barefoot Books, Aug. 1, 2012)The champion of the destitute and downtrodden rides again. Meet young Robin Hood before he becomes the hero of Sherwood Forest, and follow along with his band of merry men as his adventures become the stuff of legend.
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Dramascripts: Beowulf
David Calcutt
Paperback (Oxford University Press, Nov. 1, 2014)A dramatic adaptation of the celebrated Anglo-Saxon epic poem in which a wandering hero comes to the aid of a nation held in terror by a savage monster.
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Dramascripts: Homer's Odyssey
David Calcutt
Paperback (Oxford University Press, Nov. 1, 2014)A hazardous voyage through a world populated by gods, goddesses, witches and monsters - one of the greatest stories in European literature has been cleverly adapted into a rapid play, moving effectively from one episode to another.
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Dramascripts: Treasure Island
David Calcutt
Paperback (Oxford University Press, Nov. 1, 2014)Why is the old sailor so terrified of the blind man? What is hidden inside his mysterious sea chest? What lies behind his cruel, drunken songs? This imaginative yet faithful adaptation brings out all the most nightmarish qualities of pirates, ships and buried treasure.
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Robin Hood
David Calcutt
Paperback (Barefoot Books Ltd, Oct. 1, 2012)None
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Homer's Odyssey
David Calcutt
Paperback (Nelson Thornes, Sept. 28, 1999)There are 27 main reading parts, 15 other parts.
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Thor's Hammer: Year 3
David Calcutt
Paperback (Oxford University Press, )None
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Troy
David Calcutt
Paperback (OUP Oxford, Jan. 18, 2007)An engaging classroom playscript. The Greek champion Achilles is returning to the Trojan War. Intent on revenge for the killing of his friend Patroclus, he is determined to fight Hector to the death. The outcome of the war rests on this one fight and Troy 24, Olympus Broadcasting's most popular news channel, plans to get the world exclusive. New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.
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The Magic Pot: Y3
David Calcutt
Paperback (Oxford University Press, May 30, 2002)The Magic Pot is an ancient Indian tale of greed. Web Playscripts Lively and involving plays for reading aloud in a group, to improve group participation, reading with expression and speaking and listening skills. Three plays for each year group (from 7-11 years). The plays are available in packs of six for group use, with a free set of Teacher's Notes in each pack.
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The Wrath of Achilles: A New Play Based on Homer's Lliad
David Calcutt
Paperback (Nelson Thornes, Dec. 1, 2001)None