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.A hard-hitting drama exploring bullying, peer pressure, and tragic consequences, David Calcutt's original play is ideal for KS3 English and Drama students.Key Features:-Original drama for a KS3 classroom, with 18 speaking parts-Includes motivating activities focusing on performance, close text analysis, language and structure, together with varied creative tasks-Insights into the play by the authors and adaptors-Notes on staging, props, and illustrations-Explores bullying, peer pressure, and responsibility-Supports oracy, empathy, and dramatic interpretationSuitable for: KS3 English and Drama departmentsThemes: bullying, peer pressure, responsibility.
Dramascripts: the Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty