Description
Book SynopsisMayflower Street runs between Jamaica Road and the Thames in Bermondsey, South London. In 1939, 34 houses and 121 residents occupied the street. Between 1940 and 1941 bombs fell on 7 of these houses and at the end of war, the street - with its corner shop, was demolished. The London Bubble Theatre backs on to Mayflower Street overlooking the new houses and flats that now stand there. Over the past year members of our drama groups have been researching the history of the Blitz, consulting the electoral roll and interviewing residents who grew up nearby. BLACKBIRDS is the drama that has emerged from this process. Using personal testimony, physical theatre and the combined skills of a cast of contemporary Londoners, ranging in age from 7 to 78, the project aims to share some of the experiences and events that made our city into the place we know today. Suitable for use in schools, colleges, youth theatres and community groups.
Table of ContentsForeword 6 Blackbirds playscript 14 Blackbirds in the classroom 52 1. Note to teachers 52 2. The script in your classroom 53 3. Session plans 54 i) On evacuation 56 ii) On bombing 58 iii) On sheltering 62 4. Appendix 64 Track List for CD 64 Transcription of recorded extracts 65 Bomb Damage Maps of Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Deptford 68 Links to additional resources 71
