EGGLESCLIFFE YOUTH THEATRE

Shakespeare at ARC 

These five devised sketches were performed at Stockton Arc on February 5 2001 as part of Arc's Shakespeare Unplugged festival. 30 of the Youth Theatre's members took part.

FIVE SHORT SHAKEY PIECES

Ricky

The story of a boy, who is sick of being picked on, wants to be king of the playground and is willing to lie and cheat to get there. Approx. 6mins

Based on Richard the Third.

Mr. Davison’s Revenge

They all wanted him dead but with the help of Mrs. Ariel the housekeeper, his ghost is getting his own back on them all. Approx. 6 mins.

Based on The Tempest.

Bite Me!

So jealous that her friend is ‘the chosen one’ picked by the vampires for eternal life, she will lie and deceive her to get what she wants. Approx 6 mins.

Based on Othello.

Three Sisters

Three sisters. One father. An inheritance. A Murder. But when it comes down to it, who are the guilty ones? And is everyone really what they seem?

Based on King Lear.

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The story of a drug dealer who’s tarot cards suggests he can be number one on the streets of East Side, New York, and is encouraged by his druggy girlfriend ‘Lady’ to kill the Don and take control. Approx. 5 mins.

Based on Macbeth.

Devised by Egglescliffe Youth Theatre 2001.