DNA: School Edition (Oberon Modern Plays)

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After a bullying incident goes wrong, the ties which bind a group of teenagers are tested to the limit.' Richard is a member of the group of teens at the center of the play who, in spite of appearing intimidating and even potentially violent at the beginning of the play, becomes calmer and more… It appears Cathy has shown initiative. She's managed to find a fat balding postman with bad teeth and rubbed to rub his DNA on the jumper.' Oh yeah he wanted to be part of the gang. I mean everyone wants to be a part of the gang but he wanted it so bad he even ate the leaves. Big fist full of leaves, that’s not even the half of it! JOHN TATE: I am trying to keep everyone together. Ever since I came to this school haven’t I been trying to keep everyone together? Aren’t things better? For us? I mean not for them, not out there, but for us? Doesn’t everyone want to be us, come here in the woods? Isn’t that worth keeping hold of?

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It's clear that the gang has its own set of rules, which override those of the world outside. Going outside the gangs ranks, is a no-no.' The play began life as a National Theatre Connections commission in 2008 and has subsequently been produced, studied and toured around the world.Not that I’m bothered. I’m not bothered, Phil, I’m not, it doesn’t, I don’t care. You know. I don’t...

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The characters remain in role in the interview-style sequences, commenting on the developing plot of the play and explaining their views on the events and their role in what has taken place. JOHN TATE: exactly, that’s exactly, that’s what I’m saying – Richard, you’re scared of, are you...? – I mean you can walk down any corridor in this – I don’t think Richard’s – any corridor in this school and you know, no-one bothers you and if you want something it’s yours and no-one bothers you and everyone respects you and everyone’s scared of you and who made that, I mean I’m not boasting, but who made that happen?The main themes of the play are bullying, gang membership, social responsibility, morality and leadership.

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DNA was first performed in the Cottesloe Theatre of the National Theatre, on 16 February 2008, with the following Company: No matter what the circumstance, you know the gang will defend itself. Not just from outsiders, but from itself. Weak leaders are seen as threats. And they constantly have to be on the lookout for challenges. Defiantly a victim of that.This clip is relevant for teaching English Literature and Drama GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The plot of DNA by Dennis Kelly is explored using a mixture of short dramatised sequences, narration and talking head-style interviews with some of the key characters. A teenage boy who dresses like a tramp and lives in a hedge in the woods, this character is listed as “A Boy” in the characters section at the beginning of the play, yet all… Helen and Danny keep themselves to themselves. But the outside world comes crashing into their lives one day when Helen's brother turns up. Covered in blood.

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This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. So, Phil gets Cathy to kill Adam and I've had enough. And I finally stop talking and leave. Which, amazingly prompts Phil to talk to me for the first time. RICHARD: I’m just saying. I’m just saying, I’ve just walked in here. I’ve been with these two. I’ve walked all the way from school with these two, with him crying and with her being weird, and I’ve just walked in here and I’ve got you threatening me, you shouldn’t threaten me, you shouldn’t threaten me, John.But as the lies begin to escalate the group goes with it. And allow the man to be framed and it appears to work until.' Even Leah can only handle so much before she leaves. It might not be bullying, but Phil's torturous silences eventually drive her away.' JOHN TATE: situation, but it’s not, because actually what you are saying is a very negative, and that’s...