U3A Northern Rivers (Lismore) inc

Literature and Opera

This group meets throughout the year on Tuesdays.

• Time
  • 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
    
    
• Venue:
  • St Matthew’s Community Centre,
    3 Jubilee Avenue,
    Goonellabah
    
    
• Convener:

  • Alison Siliakus 6628 8108 or 0401 346 607
    Lindsay Aitkin 0403 003 453

 

• Notes:
  As we studied Richard II in 2020, we will continue with the series, studying next: Henry IVth Part 1. It is, of course, a history play and has plenty of humour because Shakespeare introduces Falstaff into the story.

  We will begin by showing the play on DVD using a fairly conventional version. Then we will read the play right through, discussing the themes, characters etc as we go, finishing up with another DVD of a more experimental production. We take turns at reading the different parts, but nobody is obliged to read. You will need your own copy, preferably with notes; we have found that it is much easier to use a book version than an electronic one, as we do turn backwards and forwards quite a bit.

   Useful notes are in a number of editions.
  The Arden or New Arden editions are good but there are others; please phone for help if needed.
  Please phone Alison or Lindsay before the first meeting to check on Covid regulations.

 

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