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Compilation of Notes on Grade 12 Dramatic Arts content 2022/2023

As the ‘new South Africa’ sought a cultural identity, so the idea of culture had to be completely redefined to include the full spectrum of cultural activity by all citizens. The initial focus was on multi-cultural, interdisciplinary work that crossed boundaries in an attempt to appeal to all. Political theatre lost its appeal, with a sudden rise in more commercial theatre becoming rapidly available. Once the Boycott was lifted, audiences enjoyed a wealth of international productions - e...

In the document we discuss the: Theatrical Context 3 Waiting For Godot 3 Structure 4 Characters 5 Vladimir 5 Estragon 6 Pozzo + Lucky 6 Pozzo 6 Lucky 6 Who Is The Protagonist? 8 Who Is The Antagonist? 8 Language And Setting 9 Setting 9 Lucky's Speech 11 Core Message 12 The Essence Of Lucky's Speech 12 Symbols 14 Tree 14 Hats & Boots 14 Godot 15 Who or what is Godot? 15 Themes 16 Choices 16 Truth 16 Life, consciousness and existence 16 Time 16 Religion 17 Suffering ...

In-depth class notes on Postmodernism in relation to theatre in accordance to the Grade 12 (IEB - SAGS document) syllabus Covers the following areas: an overview, worldview, the artist as meaning maker, deconstructing reality, disruption of the grand narrative, pastiche, meta-theatre/text, multimedia and process>product

In-depth class notes on the play: Waiting for Godot Covers the following areas: A summary of the play, characters and their relationships, themes/issues, genre of the play and style of writing, structure of the play, the use of comedy, acting style, staging and the use of symbols

In-depth class notes on the play: Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Metaphors Covers the following areas: background & playwright’s intentions, the sustainable development goals, themes, structure and plot line, genre & style, relevance & efficacy and metaphors & symbols

In-depth class notes on Absurd Theatre in accordance to the Grade 12 (IEB - SAGS document) syllabus Covers the following areas: socio-political context, existentialism, existentialists, aims of absurdist playwrights, structure, language, acting & characterisation, movement, stagecraft and mood & atmosphere

This document provides in depth knowledge and research regarding Waiting for Godot as Absurd Theatre. This document has been made in conjunction with the IEB SAGS (subject assessment guidelines) so as to ensure that no important information has been excluded.

This document provides in depth knowledge and research about Postmodernism. The first two pages demonstrate class notes, whereas the second two pages demonstrate further research and cross referencing with the IEB SAGS (subject assessment guidelines) to ensure that no important information was excluded.

This document provides in depth knowledge and research regarding Absurd Theatre. This document has been made in conjunction with the IEB SAGS (subject assessment guidelines) so as to ensure that no important information has been excluded.