Script Analysis with Daniel Toyne
Daniel Toyne will explore Shaw‘s use of drama to drive a political understanding of the world and changes required to embed social justice. Concentrating on scenes in Pygmalion, Major Barbara & Saint Joan, the workshop will encourage participants to find ways of bringing Shavian texts regarding poverty, power and conflict to the stage.
Date and times: November 1, Friday 19-21.30, November 2, Saturday 10.00-16.00
Location will be Saalbau Bornheim.
About Daniel Toyne:
Daniel was, for forty years, a teacher of English Literature, in UK, Singapore & Germany, specializing in Shakespeare, women poets & 20th century drama.
He has been involved in community theatre for many years, both as director and actor – major roles include Prospero, Gloucester and Undershaft (Major Barbara). He has also directed works by Shakespeare, Priestley, Miller, Pinter, Bennett and many others, often working on school texts to give students access to their studied texts in performance.
Daniel directed three projects for FEST and appeared in ShakespeareFrankfurt‘s King Lear. Now retired and living in UK, he is active with his local community theatre, as well as finding time for theatre, opera and music around the country. He is currently working on a public lecture – Shakespeare & Forgiveness – to be given in California later in the year.