Staging of original production

The play 'Noughts & Crosses' was first performed by Pilot Theatre on ________, at Derby Theatre.

• 1st February, 2019

• 15th March, 2018

• 10th January, 2020

• 25th April, 2017

Where was 'Noughts & Crosses' staged, and what is the seating capacity of the main auditorium?

• In a small studio, seating for 100

• In the main auditorium, seating for up to 530

• In an outdoor theatre, seating for 1000

• In a classroom, seating for 30

What type of props were used in the original production of 'Noughts & Crosses'?

• Elaborate and unrealistic

• Simple and naturalistic

• Expensive and rare

• Technological and modern

What is the genre of the play 'Noughts & Crosses' known as?

• Epic theatre

• Tragedy

• Farce

• Musical

Epic theatre tends to use ________.

• very little set and few props

• elaborate costumes and grand sets

• musical interludes throughout

• realistic sound effects

Which of the following best describes the structure of epic theatre?

• Non-linear and uses elaborate sets

• Linear and uses very little set and few props

• Episodic and uses many props

• None of the above

Epic theatre is highly episodic, with action taking place in a variety of places during many scenes.

• True

• False

What does the episodic structure of epic theatre allow the audience to view?

• Different perspectives, such as Sephy and Callum’s family life and their relationships within the family.

• A continuous, unbroken narrative with no changes in setting.

• Only the main character’s internal thoughts and feelings.

• A single event from multiple camera angles.

Although the play begins with a flashback and there are flashbacks in Act 2, the structure of the play is generally ________.

• linear

• circular

• fragmented

• nonlinear

The top left photograph shows two people interacting on a stage with a red background. What is likely happening in this scene?

• They are performing a play or skit.

• They are playing a sport.

• They are cooking together.

• They are painting a picture.