Why did the playwrighter choose the name too much punch for judy?

1. What is the purpose of Too Much Punch for Judy?
2. What was the stimulus for too much punch for Judy?
3. When did Mark Wheeller Write Too Much Punch for Judy?
4. What are the themes and issues in Too Much Punch for Judy?
5. What company performed Too Much Punch for Judy?
6. Where Does Too Much Punch for Judy take place?
7. When Was Too Much Punch for Judy first performed?
8. What plays did Mark Wheeller write?
9. What is verbatim Theatre?
10. How is verbatim Theatre created?

What is the purpose of Too Much Punch for Judy?

Too Much Punch for Judy is a documentary-style play based on real-life events. It tells the story of a young girl who kills her sister in a drink-drive incident. Ten years later, 'Judy' goes on to kill someone else in a road collision, this time with not only alcohol but cannabis in her system.

What was the stimulus for too much punch for Judy?

Too much punch for Judy In the second lesson we had to act out ? A night on the town? in the form of still images, we did this in a group of four (myself, Luke, Reece and lee). Our stimulus for this task was our own visualisation from reading the script.

When did Mark Wheeller Write Too Much Punch for Judy?

The stimulus we were given to look at was the play 'Too Much Punch for Judy', written in 1987 by British playwright, Mark Wheeller.

What are the themes and issues in Too Much Punch for Judy?

The main message of this performance is don't drink and drive which is shown by how many lives this has destroyed, not only Joanna and Judy- but their family, friends and anyone involved. We are shown each character from after the accident and how this has affected them.

What company performed Too Much Punch for Judy?

– Interview with Mark Wheeller, original cast members from 1987 and Ape Theatre Company Director Matt Allen. “This play remains as powerful and relevant as ever. It packed a thoroughly knock out punch. I absolutely loved the performance…

Where Does Too Much Punch for Judy take place?

Too Much Punch for Judy is a documentary play based on true events which occurred in 1983, in Epping. The story follows the main character of Judy, who drinks and drives, crashes and ends up killing her sister in the accident.

When Was Too Much Punch for Judy first performed?

Too Much Punch For Judy has become one of, or perhaps even, the most performed contemporary play, having been performed 5936 times to date (May 2013) and s seen by over half a million people in licensed performances since it was first shown in a 30 seat school drama studio in 1987.

What plays did Mark Wheeller write?

Five of his plays (Punch, Gate Escape, Chicken, Legal Weapon and Arson) tour regularly into schools. Since 2003 his plays have been in the top 3 most popular texts for the Edexcel GCSE Drama examinations in Great Britain.

What is verbatim Theatre?

Verbatim theatre is a form of documentary theatre which is based on the spoken words of real people. Strictly, verbatim theatre-makers use real people's words exclusively, and take this testimony from recorded interviews.

How is verbatim Theatre created?

Verbatim theatre is theatre made from real people's words. ... Verbatim theatre is usually created from the transcription of interviews with people who are connected to a common event or subject. The interviews are then edited into a performance text.