1、Stage and ScreenStage and ScreenUnit Look at the posters and answer the questions.Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with?What other types of entertainment have you seen?Which do you like most? Why?Starting outUnit Look at the posters and aWatch the video and answer the ques

2、tions.1 What theatres are mentioned in the video?1 The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre.Watch the video and answer the2 Differences: The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre built in the Qing Dynasty for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main performance form. The t

3、heatre has three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity. Under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds. The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare. It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original

4、 building. The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements. Similarities: Both of the theatres have a long history. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.2 What are the differences between them? In what ways are they similar?2 Differences: The DeheyuanUnd

5、erstanding ideasWhenHamlet meets Peking OperaUnderstanding ideasWhen Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities. Consider the following:orchestracostumes and masksstage setperformers movements Look at the pictures of t Peking Opera usually combines mus

6、ic, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.Peking Opera Peking Opera usually com Facial make-up is very important to the aesthetic(美感） of Peking Opera. The colours are ric

7、h and depict（描繪） different characters using colour symbolism. Facial make-up is very Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author. How the characters moved on the stage most impressed the author. Read the passage and “To be, or not to be, thats the question!”W

8、hy did the author think he know a lot about Hamlet?As a high school student with English literature as one of my main subjects, I have to ! Shakespeares Hamlet is probably the most important play by the most important writer in English. Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play

9、 many times. I was full of confidenceuntil the Peking Opera came to town!“To be, or not to be, thats t William Shakespeare(1564 1616) the great English Renaissance playwright. Poet, who on AD April 23, 1564 was born in England . Shakespeare is a world famous writer. Most of his works have been trans

10、lated into many languages, their plays are staged in many countries. There are four representative tragedy Hamlet Othello“ King Lear , Macbeth“ .Four comedy Twelfth Night, Midsummer Nights Dream, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing .Historical drama Henry IV, Henry V, Li Richard II and so

11、 on. Also wrote 154 sonnets. He is the father of the British drama, Ben Jonson called him the soul of the era, Marx called him one of humanitys greatest genius.“ William Shakespeare(1564 Hamlet is a tragedy and it is the most famous play of Shakespeare. The story is about the revenge of Prince Hamle

12、t. The late King of Denmark died suddenly while the prince Hamlet was away from home at a foreign University. When Hamlet came back, he attended the wedding of his mother and his uncle Claudius instead of fathers funeral . One night , his fathers ghost appeared and told Hamlet that he was murdered b

13、y Claudius. So Hamlet made up his mind to avenge his father , and he decided to pretend that he had gone mad in order to have a better chance to kill Claudius. He started to estrange himself from his friends , including his lover Ophelia. Hamlet invited a company of traveling performers to play the

14、scene of his fathers murder to test Claudiuss reaction. Then Claudius figured out his real motivation, and sent him to England . At the same time , Claudius sent a letter to the king of England and asked him to kill Hamlet. Hamlet is a tragedy But on the way to England , their ship was attacked by p

15、irates, and Hamlet was returned to Denmark. When Hamlet returned home , he learned of Ophelias death. Ophelias brother Laertes requested to fight with Hamlet. Claudius arranged a fencing match for them . And he attempted to let Laertes kill Hamlet with a poisoned sword In the match, Hamlet was hit w

16、ith the poisoned sword. Laertes was also wounded badly. The Queen drank the poisoned wine for Hamlet and warned Hamlet that the drink was poisoned. And Laertes also told the whole truth to Hamlet before he died. In the end , Hamlet killed Claudius, at last avenging his fathers death. Then Hamlet die

17、d as well. But on the way to EnglaThe Revenge Of Prince ZidanBefore the performanceFeelingsReasons 1 full of confidence 2 curious1 He thought he knew a lot about Hamlet.2 He wondered if Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand.The Revenge Of Prince ZidanBefThe Revenge Of Prince Z

18、idanDuring the performanceFeelingsReasons Surprised .1 The costumes and masks were amazing.2 The voices sounded really unique.3 The stage was really simple.4 The movements of the characters were simply incredible.The Revenge Of Prince ZidanDurThe Revenge Of Prince ZidanAfter the performanceFeelingsR

19、easons Impressed. He felt the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the performance.The Revenge Of Prince ZidanAftconclusion If you want to see a show that combines music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right box

20、es!conclusion If you want to Read the passage and choose the authors purpose in writing it.To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.To make a

21、 comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.Read the passage and choose thThink & ShareWhy does the author say “The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?Think & ShareWhy does the auth As a high school student with English literatu