Styles of Drama
- Naturalistic - The performance is as close to real life as possible.
- Non - naturalistic - The performance is more theatrical and tells the story using a variety of techniques such as flashbacks; direct address to the audience; multi-role play.
- Physical Theatre - This literally means the performance is more physical. To tell the story performers focus on the use of their body or movement. e.g. Mask Work, body as props/scenery, mime.
- Theatre in Education(TIE) - a play that is created to teach a particular lesson. Often toured round schools and to young people and will often be followed by a workshop or discussion about the topic.
Genres of Drama
- Comedy - the story shown is funny and ends happily. There are many types of comedy that all have a different style and purpose.
- Slapstick - physical comedy that centres around accidents, mock fights and humiliation. Often known as Farce.
- Tragedy - the story shown is sad and usually involves the death or downfall of it's main character/s
- Gritty realism - about realistic issues, usually working class and less than well off people.
- Historical Drama - set in a particular historical period.
- Docudrama - looks like a documentary with reconstructions (Crimewatch)
There are of course more styles and genres...but we can keep adding to this list!
