Skellig- Lesson 1

What is the name of the boy, our protagonist, you have met in the play?

• Martin

• Mervin

• Michael

• Mickey

What is the name of the playwright?

• Davina Alpine

• Desmond Antenna

• Diana Ample

• David Almond

At the start of the play the family are planning to fix up their new home. What stops them from doing this immediately?

• They realise there is a leak in the basement

• The mother gives birth prematurely

• There is a death in their family

• The house has a fire

The new house belonged to an elderly man before them. Why did he leave the house?

• He was found dead under the kitchen table

• He ran away with the circus

• He was put into a retirement home

• He had a heart attack and needed to sell to pay for his care

Why is Michael told by his parents that he is not allowed to enter the garage?

• Because there is no key to unlock the door so he would have to break in

• Because it is too dangerous and it may collapse

• Because the garage is not their property

• Because there are hazardous materials inside

Which of these are 2 key themes that can be found in the play?

• Fun and education

• Divorce and betrayal

• Employment and class

• Family and Friendship

Name 3 of the things Michael saw as he explored the old garage...

What Drama skill did you use in the lesson to explore the garage in your group performance?

• Choral speech

• Stage combat

• Physical theatre

• Thought track

What sibling did Michael have?

• A baby sister

• A baby brother

In rehearsals which personal skill do you think is most important to be successful as a group?

• Communication

• Cooperation

• Contribution

• Compromise

• All of these skills!