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Backstage Careers Documentary
Key Stage 3
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Key Stage 4
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Getting Ready to Roar
A unique insight into the intense backstage preparation of a performance. Scroll down for more video content.
Behind-The-Scenes Videos
Introduction
Join Ore Oduba as he introduces the creative team behind The Lion King.
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From Screen to Stage
Hear about the enormous challenges of bringing the beloved film to stage.
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Behind the Story
Discover central themes of the story and techniques used to bring them to stage.
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Background Reading
The Story
Enjoy a summary of the full story of The Lion King from start to finish.
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Meet the Characters
The cast share personal insights into their characters.
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Meet the Characters
Get to know the cast of characters who make the story come to life.
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An Actor Prepares
Watch George Asprey on his transformative journey from human to lion.
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Discover the Costumes
Learn about the inspiration and intricate detail behind the show’s costumes.
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Masks and Puppets
Learn about the inspiration and ingenious creation of the show’s masks and puppets.
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Primary resources
Puppet Making
A hands-on lesson focusing on the creation & utilisation of shadow puppets.
Mask Making
A lesson involving craft, focusing on the design, creation & sharing of masks.
Secondary resources
What’s Behind the Mask? Pre-show
A discussion based lesson investigating the role of masks through the ages.
Living the Mask
A craft & movement based lesson focusing on the history, design & implementation of masks.
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Setting the Scene
Discover more about the technical elements of the stage.
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Being a Lion Kid
Meet two of the show’s child actors as they prepare for the performance.
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Making the Music
Meet a percussionist from the show as he discusses rhythm with Ore Oduba.
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Making Music
A practical musical lesson exploring rhythm and the singing of ‘rounds’.
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The Language of Music
A lesson where students play instruments to represent characters from the show.
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Dance and Movement
Meet the show’s Dance Supervisor and learn about key dance elements of the show.
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