The Knowledge: Dreadful Drama

Long ago, ancient Greek guys put on masks and acted out bloody tales of tragedy. Next, Shakespeare turned all the world into a stage. And these days anyone can make an exhibition of themselves – including silent actors with no speeches, and naughty nude actors with no clothes on! In this behind-the-scenes guide you’ll meet an actress who slept in a coffin, and a playwright who lost the plot. You’ll turn the spotlight onto stage fights, fake props and special effects – and find out if you’ve got what it takes to write a smash-hit play or be a mega stage star!