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Drama: 6 of 6

Physical Theatre

4. Frantic Assembly – biography and 5. Frantic Assembly - techniques: 6. The Frantic Method
productions
Push Hands: The Frantic Method is approaching devising
A technique used by performers to improve as creating scenes one layer at a time. They
trust and communication. Actors move call this building blocks.
together with joined hands. Hands are placed
palm to palm, the person with their hands on “Using these building blocks they are
top is ‘leader’ and should explore space and empowered to find and create complex

Frantic Assembly is a theatre company levels with their partner. work through a process that is safe, fun
that creates thrilling, energetic and Chair duet - Physical movement based on and constantly illuminating.” Scott
unforgettable theatre. and around chairs – includes touches, action, Graham, Artistic Director of Frantic
Frantic Assembly's unique physical style reaction, embraces, rejections, etc all Assembly
combines movement, design, music and performed at speed.
text. Jetpack – Physical lift where someone is lifted Devising – creating an original performance
Their productions include: from underneath the forearms to create the inspired by a stimulus.
Othello image of a jetpack.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Round By Through – Creating a motif of Stimulus – The starting point in a piece of
Night-time movements going around, going through and devised drama. This could be a photo, quote,
Things I Know to be True ending beside a performer. (Taken in turns). object or piece of music.
I Think We Are Alone Walking the Grid – As an ensemble, walking
Metamorphosis (currently touring 2023/4) across the room. Not walking into one another
and creating the idea of a busy place (like a
busy city/town center).
Health and safety:
Focus and concentration is needed for any
lifts and balances. Do not attempt these at
home!

Search ‘The Frantic Method’ at
franticassembly.co.uk for more information.