Blood Brothers Introduction - Unit of Work for Drama

This is an 11 lesson SOW based on Blood Brothers, by Willy Russell.
The unit focuses mostly on the relationships of Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons as well as Edward and Mickey.
The first 9 lessons re performance based and include introductions to narrative and character relationships.
The final two lessons are theory based, with students required to create a “director’s notebook”.

The full outline of lessons is below:

1. Initial Character Exploration
2. Exploration of Narrative
3. Character Traits of Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons
4. Further Exploration of Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons
5. Edward and Mickey Exploration
6. Edward and Mickey Exploration 2
7. Main Assessment Rehearsal (Character and Emotions focus)
8. Main Assessment Rehearsal 2 (Theatre-Maker Intentions focus)
9. Final Performance
10. Mini Director’s Notebook 1
11. Mini Director’s Notebook 2