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A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading.

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26 July 1856- 2 November 1950. Born in Dublin, Ireland. His father is a grain merchant and a civil servant. His mother is a professional singer. He has got two sisters. Education: Wesley Colleague Grammar School and

Dublin English Scientific and Commercial Day School. He works as a clerk at the age of 16 He goes to London at the age of 20 He becomes a member of Fabian Society. (a middle

class socialist group) He marries Charlotte Payne-Townshend in 1898. No

children. He has other relationships but never divorces.

He works as a writer , a critic and a journalist. He writes about parents – children

relationships. He writes about progressive arts, literature

and politics. He works as an art and literature critic. He writes  experimental theatre specializing in

new and progressive drama He is very active in the Fabian Society, in city

government (as a vestryman for the London borough of St. Pancras), and in committees dedicated to ending dramatic censorship and to establishing a subsidized National Theatre.

It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics.

Higgins makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can take a Cockney flower

girl, Eliza Doolittle, to a rich actor’s party and pass her off as a refined society lady.

Higgins teaches her how to speak with an upper class accent and trains her in etiquette.

Eliza wants to sing in a musical and after his teaching, she is very successful.

Higgins wins the bet. But what happens to Eliza?

Henry Higgins Colonel Pickering Eliza Doolittle Mrs Pearce

Write a description of Eliza Doolittle. ( Before and After her transformation ) Write a full description of the other

three main characters in the play. Remember to follow the 5 steps to

describe a person. Check and correct before handing in. Enjoy the play

Before After

Write your opinion about the play: the story, the characters, the costumes, the stage design, the songs, the performance..

Your level of listening comprehension. Your recommendations & suggestions

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