| "Take time to think about whether you are living your own life to the full or whether it has become a routine and less than satisfying. Goddess Freya can give you inspiration! Imagine wearing her cloak of falcon feathers and travelling wherever you wish! " Dr Sue Jennings - From her new book Goddesses |
Sue's Theatre Work
and the Rowan Studio
Rowan Studio UK has a programme of solo shows that are ideal for curriculum focus in science and medicine. They are regularly performed at Science Festivals and have been shown at museums, galleries and small theatre as well as many schools.
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson first lady doctor and surgeon to break down the barriers of the male dominated professions. Also addresses the medical knowledge of the time, women's rights, the suffragettes, Victorian history. A very poular show that has been presented to all age groups. Meg the Midwife this 17c midwife lives in a village, makes her own medecines and delivers babies. She is accused of witchcraft by the Church and State with the increasing masculinisation of medecine. Includes details of the witchcraft laws and trials. Suitable for 14 years+ (see also the drama programme for schools) Rosalind Franklin and the Discovery of DNA this presentation was originally commissioned by the Wellcome Trust for their 'Science for Life' exhibition; it illustrates the major contribution made by Rosalind Franklin to the discovery of DNA – a contribution that was overlooked when Nobel prizes were awarded. A human story of a meticulous scientist whose research is now being recognised. Suitable for science groups who are studying DNA and related areas.These performances can travel anywhere in the UK, and usually 2 or more are booked in the same area. Fees: £125 for one performance, £200 for 2 performances. To book please contact us
PROGRAMME for ENGLISH AND DRAMA IN SCHOOLSDr Sue Jennings teaches, directs and performs for schools, colleges and drama schools. She is currently teaching at The Arts Educational School London, and directing a devised play for Central Television's Junior Workshop in Birmingham. Drama workshops can be based on any of the curriculum plays and other literature as a way of exploring text and illuminating process. Participants are encourage to explore themes from the plays and devise their own approaches within the context of the play.
Performance ProgrammeRomeo and Juliet: The Nurse's Story This startling new piece which opened at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1999, tells the story of the play from the Nurse's point of view; what did happen to her after Juliet was found 'dead'? The play brings in other major characters including Juliet, Romeo, the Prince, Friar Lawrence, and key passages of text. This show will assist all levels of study of this popular Shakespeare play. Meg the Midwife This show is ideal for classes studying The Crucible or other programmes concerned with persecution or 17c history. Meg the Midwife becomes the target for the new witchcraft laws and subsequent notorious trials; we see her skills and wisdom as a native healer who delivers the local babies and assists the farmers with sick animals. The Church and State try to stop her practice with tragic consequences. Fees: one performance with discussion £125 2 performances with discussion £200 One performance with a one hour workshop £200 Times may be adjusted to suit your own particular needs
Sue Emmy Jennings has been touring shows and workshops to schools for many years. She has played several witches in Macbeth, Maria in Twelfth Night, Queen Margaret in Richard III, as well as other classical and contemporary roles: all in touring theatre-in-education companies. She has appeared on The Bill, Shine on Harvey Moon, Tales from the Empire. She is currently directing 'The Family' in Birmingham. If you have any queries or want further information before you book then please contact us
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