GCSE Drama: Section C (LoP)

Life of Pi notes for sections C 32 marker

Date

24th March

Theatre

Wyndham Theatre

Set

1960-1976

Set shown by...

References to Emergency in India where PM had to resign and there were protests.

Pi played by...

Hiran Abeysekera

Genre

Non naturalistic and minimalist

Style

Physical Theatre

GAIT

Pi's gait changes throughout the play.
Starts off wobbly and lacks confidence as he hasn't been on a ship before
He then becomes more stable except in storms.
This shows progression and that he has been at sea for a long time effectively.

PITCH

When he first sees RP his voice is high and fast and this shows that he is scared.
He then uses a deep slow voice to try and control him
This shows his knowledge of animals and also how afraid he is and his need to control RP

FACIAL EXPRESSION

When he sees his mother's ghost he is very shocked (wide eyes ect.)
His whole body freezes then relaxes to show the transition from shock to sadness when he realises she must be dead.
Creates empathy and communicates emotions

VOLUME

When he has been at sea for a long time
He uses a quite volume and his voice is weak
This shows he is sleep deprived and loosing hope
Then he finds the island and uses a louder voice
Successfully shows that he gains hope

Overall strength

retaining audiences attention when alone

Overall weakness

speaking clearer when fast