Character: The Concierge
Makes a passionate plea for not knocking down the iconic Savoy hotel London.
Above image sourced from - https://www.thesavoylondon.com/the-savoy-concierge-guide-to-london-march-2020/
Stimulus: The history of the Savoy Hotel in London, host to the Queen, The Beatles and the 'real James Bond'
Character: The Concierge
Performance focus:
Create a solo performance based on the character of the Concierge. Due to a serious decline in tourism, a group of shonky developers suggest to the owners of London’s Savoy Hotel that the hotel should become a multi-level carpark. The quick-witted Concierge of the hotel, who has been in the job for many years, confronts the group of developers during their pitch and makes a passionate plea for not knocking down the iconic hotel. The Concierge does this by:
Performance Style: Eclectic
Eclectic theatre draws on a range of performance styles to devise performances that go beyond the reality of life as it is lived. It juxtaposes a number of performance styles to make dramatic statements and theatre that is innovative, transformational and creative. Eclectic theatre is devised with a specific purpose and intention for the audience. Eclectic theatre draws on drama traditions and practice including:
Convention & Dramatic Element: As selected by the student from the list (linked here). Write your selected convention and dramatic element on your Statement of Intention.
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