AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4 AO5 Total
Passage 25% 75% 100%
Whole Text 50% 50% 100%
Past acts in Past Papers:
2023: Act 4 Scene 1
2022: Act 1 Scene 2
2021: Act 1 Scene 1
2020: Act 4 Scene 1
2019: Act 2 Scene 1
2018: Act 5 Scene 1
2017: Act 1 Scene 2
Past questions in Past Papers:
2023: Theatrical illusion and the power of performance
2022: Fascination with the effects of cruelty and ruthlessness
2021: Storm both destroys and renews
2020: Play’s magic highlights weakness of it’s characters
2019: Encourages us to admire idealistic values such as those as Gonzalo
2018: Prospero is right to give up his magic
2017: Caliban is a troubling mix of brutality and sensitivity
2016: Nature of fatherhood & Caliban is nothing more than a deformed slave
PERFORMANCE HISTORY:
2024 Jamie Lloyd Notes:
Set and clothing:
- Very minimalistic set, limited to gray hills and slopes, as well as darkened lighting
- Caliban wears a black latex suit, revealing most of his body - does not wear any
shoes
- Ariel - wears all black accompanied with black face paint, portrayed as very scary
and ominous
Other elements:
- Caliban is dehumanised significantly more, acting like a dog at some point and
crawling across the stage
- Prospero is center stage for the entire first act and the majority of the play, to
represent her power
- Prospero is played by a woman, and such, there are better relations with Miranda,
depicted as more caring and protective
- Ariel and Prospero have a much more gentle relationship, and they are sad to be
parted - Ariel is normally suspended by a harness when talking to those that they do
not like, adding levels to interpretation of power
Passage 25% 75% 100%
Whole Text 50% 50% 100%
Past acts in Past Papers:
2023: Act 4 Scene 1
2022: Act 1 Scene 2
2021: Act 1 Scene 1
2020: Act 4 Scene 1
2019: Act 2 Scene 1
2018: Act 5 Scene 1
2017: Act 1 Scene 2
Past questions in Past Papers:
2023: Theatrical illusion and the power of performance
2022: Fascination with the effects of cruelty and ruthlessness
2021: Storm both destroys and renews
2020: Play’s magic highlights weakness of it’s characters
2019: Encourages us to admire idealistic values such as those as Gonzalo
2018: Prospero is right to give up his magic
2017: Caliban is a troubling mix of brutality and sensitivity
2016: Nature of fatherhood & Caliban is nothing more than a deformed slave
PERFORMANCE HISTORY:
2024 Jamie Lloyd Notes:
Set and clothing:
- Very minimalistic set, limited to gray hills and slopes, as well as darkened lighting
- Caliban wears a black latex suit, revealing most of his body - does not wear any
shoes
- Ariel - wears all black accompanied with black face paint, portrayed as very scary
and ominous
Other elements:
- Caliban is dehumanised significantly more, acting like a dog at some point and
crawling across the stage
- Prospero is center stage for the entire first act and the majority of the play, to
represent her power
- Prospero is played by a woman, and such, there are better relations with Miranda,
depicted as more caring and protective
- Ariel and Prospero have a much more gentle relationship, and they are sad to be
parted - Ariel is normally suspended by a harness when talking to those that they do
not like, adding levels to interpretation of power
