The British Council Library and Artsphere Pune hosted a screening of the movie "Gnomeo and Juliet", and I was invited to talk about the movie, about Romeo and Juliet, and about Shakespeare. I was tremendously excited - I love working with the British Council; I was going to work in a new venue with a new audience; I was going to work with Shakespeare!I began my preparation by re-reading Romeo and Juliet. I have an edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare that used to belong to my grandfather. Within, I found this ...... and I read Romeo and Juliet with a smile.The movie was fun, but after an 81-minute long screening, the children were not really in the mood for anything else. Yet, when we began to talk about Shakespeare, many slowly grew excited. We spoke about the challenges players faced in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and the fact that … [Read more...]
Storytelling at the British Council Library, Pune
Summer holidays are nearly over; here's my last activity before school begins. This storytelling session is for the little ones at a venue I always love!Date: Sunday, 31 May 2015Time: 3.00 to 4.00 pmVenue: British Council Library,PuneOverview: Stories are magical. When young children listen to stories, they develop into readers as they grow older. They begin to imagine and create, exploring worlds of their own. Interactive storytelling allows children to experience the magic of stories. Through role-play and drama, the children begin to express themselves and become immersed in each tale.Fees: Rs 350/-per participant for British Council Library Members; Rs 500/- for non-membersRegistrations open on a first come first served basis up to a maximum of 20 participants. For any further information please feel free to contact Abjesh Thorat on 41005328 or email … [Read more...]