2. NO. TITLE PAGE
1. Project Introduction, Brief 3-6
2. England History Timeline 7-8
3. Elizabethan era 9-12
4. Researches about Elizabethan
4.1 Timeline
4.2 Social Strata
4.3 Administration Strata
4.4 Culture and Traditions
4.5 Costumes
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5. The Plot 20-21
6. The Script 22-26
7. Introduction to Characters 27-31
8. Costumes of the Characters 32-33
9. Props Research 34-36
10. Final Outcomes 37-38
11. References 39
1. Project Introduction
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3. “More than anything else, it is important to study history.”- B.B. King,
1925.
The most exciting project for culture and civilization is finally
comes toward us, which called “Messages from the Past”. The title of
this project is clearly shown that we have to learn and develop the
message, which brought from the past and it also known as “History”.
This project consists of both group and individual work. As a group of
10, we are given a certain country. After exploring the history of the
country, we have to choose a specific timeline or period for further
study. Then, we have to study the culture, traditions, administration,
social strata and historical incidents of the specific chosen timeline.
With the researches that we have done, we are required to select the
most important part to perform a play in class as our final
presentation.
Individually, we have to study our own chosen character in
details and gather all the important information for the group use and
also for our individual journal. The journal consists of maximum 6
pages in A5 size, and we are also required to make a packaging for the
journal. The mark weightage for this assignment is 30%, which 20% of
group work and another 10% for individual journal.
After forming a group of ten during the tutorial class, we had a
lucky draw session to decide which country each group will take. With
a higher excitement, our group got Britain as our theme. This is a
challenge for us because we are not familiar with Britain history. In
order to help us to accomplish this difficult task, we will have four
weeks of tutorial according to the brief and each tutorial we are
required to show our progress with the progress sheets prepared by
the lecturers. The following pages are the attachment files of the
completed brief:
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4. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia Foundation of Natural and Built
Environments
CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (FDES 0815)
Prerequisite: None
Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Ida Mazlan
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Project 2
Messages from The Past
30% marks (20% Group – 10% Individual)
Submission date: 11th
December 2014
Introduction
“The history of drama stretches back to some of mankind's earliest civilizations. It's always fun to learn the
history of a play that you're watching. You could be seeing something that people have enjoyed for
hundreds or thousands of years. Drama as we know it got its start back in ancient Greece. Many of the
plays written during the Classical period, from 525 BC to 385 BC, are still performed today”
Cheever, J. 2011
Objectives of Project
1. To examine the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western civilizations.
Learning Outcome
1. Able to recall the development of Eastern and Western human civilizations in the past as well as
present.
2. Able to demonstrate good documentation and presentation skills.
Tasks
Part I: Timeline Research: You are to research and analyze the specific given timeline through books,
and Internet. Elements such as the culture, administration, social strata, tradition and history or myth
are to be researched and included in the timeline. With the research that you have conducted in mind
prepare a visual timeline. Select the most important plot from the timeline for your performance. The
materials gathered are to assist you for your group and individual outcome.
Part II: Individually, your task is to study the character chosen in detail that would demonstrate your
understanding of the chosen elements in Part 1. Final submission as a group would be a showcase of
students’ understanding of the timeline and the 20mins showcase / acting of the scene of the elements
that are prominent in the timeline.
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5. Part III: Submission as an individual would be a journal on the character in A5 size comprises of series of
sketches, colored, complete with annotations and design the packaging of your journals.
Schedule
Week 6 : 6th
Nov 2014 : Planning of Project
Week 7 : 13th
Nov 2014 : Progress I- 5% evaluation
Week 8 : 20th
Nov 2014 : Progress I- 5% evaluation
Week 9 : 27th
Nov 2014 : Progress II- 20% evaluation
Week 10 : 4th
December 2014 : Progress III- 20% evaluation
Week 11 : 11th
December 2014 : Performance Day
Week 12 : 16th
December 2014 : Submission of Individual Component
*It is compulsory for you to bring your tutorial sheet each time you see your tutor. This tutorial
sheet will be compiled in the final submission
Submission Requirement
Group
1. Screening Date and Assessment Day**
Screening Date: 11th
December 2014
Venue: Class Venue
Time: Class Time
** For E-portfolio purposes, performance of each group need to be recorded and uploaded using proper
media and compiled using a CD for lecturer’s archive.
2. An A4 report* compilation comprises of Part I and Part III.
*List of report content will as below
Document your research findings and tutorials output in A4 size with a proper cover. (Includes, refer to
details below). This shall be submitted on the same day of performance.
• Assignment brief
• Research – movies and characters that have inspired you, costume research,
props research, etc.
• A summary of your research and how you have adapted the research into your
story.
• A summary of your sketch.
• A script of your sketch.
• In each act in the script, pick the most crucial scene. Draw out that key frame
(how you
visualize that scene to be). You can draw with your own style.
• All ideas of costumes and props must be drawn and colored. After they are
completed, photographs are to be produced to show the final outcome.
• References for both text and visuals.
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6. Individual
1. A5 booklet (maximum 6 pages). The journal includes brief introduction of
character, progress of understanding and elements such as the culture, social
strata, and architecture of the timeline.
2. Journal works must be in hand drawn or collage format (No computer graphics).
3. Referencing and citation of sources is to be inserted at the back of the culture journal.
Date: 16th
December 2014
Time: Class Time
Venue : Class Venue
Reminder: Works submitted late will yield 10% mark reduction. For works submitted later than two
working days, no assessment will be done.

** Subject to changes (if any and will be announced in class)
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7. 2. England History Timeline
Compare to other country like Greek and Rome, Great Britain
has a shorter historical timeline, but the country is rich in its culture,
administration system and traditions since the ancient times. In 19
th
century, Great Britain played a leading role over the world in
developing parliamentary democracy and in advance science and
literature. Great Britain has been divided into different period. The
earliest period is called Prehistoric Britain when the first men and
women came to Britain over two and a half million years ago. Then,
it came to Roman Britain, Anglo Saxon Britain, Viking Britain,
Medieval Britain, Tudor Britain, Stuart Britain, Georgian Britain,
Victorian Britain and the latest is Modern Britain till now. Below is the
Britain history timeline:
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The first men and women came to Britain over
two and a half million years ago. They were
hunters and gatherers of food who used simple
stone tools and weapons.
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500,000 – 500 BC:
Prehistoric Britain
43-410 AD:Roman
450-779 AD: Anglo-Saxon
Britain
793-1055 AD: Viking Britain
1066-1455: The Middle
Ages-Medieval Britain
1485-1600: Tudor
1603-1707: Stuart
1714-1834: Georgian
1837-1907: Victorian
Since 1902: Modern
The Victorians lived over one hundred and fifty
years ago during the reign of Queen Victoria
(1837 to 1901) and was a time of enormous
change in this country.
In 1714 the British throne passed to a German
family, the Hanoverians.
The Stuarts had ruled Scotland since 1371, but
James VI of Scotland was the first Stuart king
(monarch) of England.
The Tudors was one of the most exciting periods of
British history. Henry VIII's matrimonial difficulties
led to the split with Catholicism. Henry made himself
head of the Church of England.
The Middle Ages in Britain cover a huge period.
They take us from the shock of the Norman
Conquest, which began in 1066, to the
devasting Black Death of 1348, the Hundred
Years' War with France and the War of the
Roses, which finally ended in 1485.
The Romans were first to invade Britain and they
changed Britain.
The Saxons ruled England for 600 years,
forming the basis of its culture, language and
borders.
The Viking Age in Britain began about
1,200 years ago in the 9th Century AD and
lasted for just over 200 years.
9. 3. The Elizabethan Era
Among all the periods, we finally decided to choose
the Elizabethan era as our topic to perform on stage.
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The Elizabethan Era
10. Brief Introduction:
The Elizabethan era is commonly considered as The
Golden Age in English history under the reign of Queen
Elizabeth I in the year of 1558-1603. It was the height of the
English Renaissance and the period in which the arts
flourished such as English poetry, music and literature.
During this time, theatre also flourished and it caused
William Shakespeare and many others composed plays
broke free of England’s past style of plays and theatre. It
was an age of exploration and expansion abroad. The
aggressive historical event, which is the Protestant
Reformation had happened in England. It was a battle
between Protestants and Catholics and also the battle
between parliament and the monarchy. In order to relieve
this crisis, Queen Elizabeth then announced the first
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11. religious settlement in England, which is the Church of
England. Besides, the most memorable crisis during this
period was the Spanish Armada. It was an attempt by
Phillip II of Spain to invade England but Spain was
defeated. After Spanish Armada was repulsed, Protestant
Reformation became more acceptable to the people. It was
also the end of the period when England was a separate
realm before its royal union with Scotland.
Inspiration:
Before we start to distribute the characters and work on the
plot, we had few meetings and discussion on choosing the
timeline that is interesting. We tended to get inspiration from
movies and some video clips because multimedia is the
fastest and easiest way to learn new thing. These are the
movies that we watched:
1. Elizabeth: The Virgin
Queen
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Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen (1998)
(Movie poster)
Cate Blanchet as Queen Elizabeth I
The director of this movie is Shekhar Kapur and
Cate Blanchet as Queen Elizabeth I. This movie is
set in 16th century England, this movie tells of the
young Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne after
the dead of her sister, Mary and her early years as
Queen. In the end of the story, she decided not
to get married but married to England itself, and
be a virgin and a ruler of men’s heart.
This movie doesn’t show much crisis or
memorable incidents during the reign of
Elizabeth but it gave a clear mind of all the
Robert Dudley (Joseph
Fiennes), 1st Earl of Leicester.
He is Queen’s lover and a bit of
ladies’ man.
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Queen’s coronation
“Coronation portrait of Elizabeth I of
England”. 1600-1610 copy of a lost original of
c. 1559.
The most inspired from this movie is the costume of the queen.
There are many dresses worn by the queen in this movie, as Queen
Elizabeth is as known as a fashionable queen during the period. The
costume designer for this movie, Alexandra Byrne, chose to make
Elizabeth’s Coronation Dress as close to Elizabeth the First’s portrait of
the event as possible. Therefore, the coronation gown is potraited with
gold tone on tone jacquard patterned with English roses. The dress
features the characteristic squared neck bodice and cartridge pleated
skirt. She also wears double-layered cloak, the long cloak is of the same
material as the gown and lined with ermine while the second layer is
entirely made of ermine. The cloak is fastened with a gold coloured
rope finished with tassels. She is also wearing a partlet and a double-
layered neck ruff. Her jewellery includes earrings, necklace and state
chain. She also wears a crown and carries a sceptre and orb. Her hair is
loose as it was the traditional hair-do for queens at their coronation.
The banquet after the coronation ceremony,
where Queen Elizabeth invited Robert to
dance Volta with her.
14. Age
4. Researches about Elizabethan Era
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4.1 Timeline
Elizabeth: The
Golden Age
(2007) movie
poster.
The director of this film remained the same, who is Shekhar Kapur
and we can see the return of the remarkable Cate Blanchett in the
title role of Queen Elizabeth. The story begins in 1585 when Queen
Elizabeth hit 52. In this film, we can see her kingdom was
threatened by two Catholics, Mary, Queen of Scots who attempted
to take down Elizabeth’s throne, and Phillip II of Spain, who was
building a great armada to invade England after the death of her
wife, Mary of Scots. One of the best scenes in this film is played by
Samantha Morton as a role of Mary, who was a heroic and devout
woman who goes to the executioner’s ax with dismay but royal
Spanish Armada, the sea battle
Execution of Mary of Scots. (Movie
scene)
15. 7 September 1533 Anne Boleyn gives birth to the future Elizabeth in
Greenwich palace.
28 January 1547
Henry VIII dies; Elizabeth becomes a ward of widow,
Catherine Parr. He is succeeded by his son, Edward
VI.
19 July 1533
Elizabeth's Catholic sister Mary accedes to the throne.
25 July 1554
Mary marries Philip II of Spain in Winchester Cathedral;
Roman Catholicism is restored as the primary religion in
England.
17 November 1558
Elizabeth accedes to the throne on the death of Mary; she is
crowned in Westminster Abbey on 15 January 1559.
1559
Elizabeth declares a religious settlement, which is a
Protestant-based Church in England.
9 November 1569
The Catholic Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland
lead the Northern Rebellion against
Elizabeth.
20 February 1570
The Northern Rebellion is defeated.
1571
Elizabeth names William Cecil Lord Treasurer and gives
him the new title of Lord Burleigh. She brings in Francis
Walsingham to replace him as Secretary of State.
1586
Babington Plot to overthrow Elizabeth and replace her with
Mary Queen of Scots.
8 February 1587
Mary Queen of Scots executed
July 1588
The Spanish Armada, an attempt by Philip II of Spain to
invade England, Spain fail.
30 November 1601
Elizabeth makes her last address to Parliament.
24 March 1603
Elizabeth dies in Richmond Palace, Surrey.
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4.2 Social Strata
16. The Elizabethan period in England had a daily life based on social
order: the monarch as the highest, the nobility as second rank, the
gentry as third, merchants as fourth, yeomanry as fifth and laborers
as sixth. The queen was believed to be God’s representation here
on Earth. It was also believed that God had formed these social
ranks and showered blessings on each rank.
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4.3 Administration System
17. The Elizabethan administrative structure was highly centralized, with
most actions centered on the Privy Council, which in turn was directly
appointed by the monarch.
Below is the administrative organization chart:
The monarchy: The monarch of England during the Elizabethan era
was Queen Elizabeth I. The government of Elizabethan England was
centralized, well organized and very efficient. The queen was the
ultimate decider and was able to determine issues of her nation’s
religion. Queen Elizabeth was a wise and just Queen and chose the
right advisers and never let herself get dominated by these advisers.
All laws required the queens consent in order to be passed. The queen
could not write and pass laws herself. She had to draw up a Bill and put
it forward to Parliament for consideration and approval. However, the
queen could make Royal Proclamations without Parliament’s consent.
The privy council: The Privy Council was Queen Elizabeth’s group of
advisers and its main purpose was to give numerous
different opinions to the queen and she decided on
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18. the issue at hand. Too often the advice was often ignored and the
Council had to still carry out the queen’s wishes. The Council took care
of administration routine, which involved matters of religion, military,
the queen’s security, economics, and the welfare of the citizens.
Parliament: A group of representatives called
Parliament was divided into two sections. The House of
Lords or the Upper House consisted of bishops and
aristocrats. The House of Commons or the Lower House
consisted of common people. There were no political
parties or a Prime Minister associated with Parliament
during the Elizabethan era.
The main function of Parliament at this time in history
was to deal with financial matters such as taxation and
granting the queen money.
Local governments: Each city and town had its own government,
head by a mayor. Every county had royal representatives such as
Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, and Lords Lieutenant. They insured that
the queen’s command and laws were enforced and obeyed. Regional
governments were responsible for overseeing parts of England that the
Privy Council could not supervise. The Council of the North, which
resided in York, was responsible for Northern England, and the Council
of the Marches, which resided in Ludlow, was responsible for Wales
and some border counties.
Courts: The judicial system during Elizabethan
period was made up of several courts. The most
important courts were the Great Sessions Courts
or the Assizes, and the Quarter Sessions Courts
which dealt with most crimes. The Assizes was
famous for its power to inflict harsh punishment.
Petty Sessions Courts, Manor Courts, and town
courts handled unimportant crimes. Civil cases were dealt by various
courts depending on the person’s monetary status. The Court of
Chancery judged criminal cases, and the Exchequer of Pleas handled
the financial suits. The Court of Requests dealt with the poor or “poor
man’s causes, and the Church Courts handled religious and moral
cases.
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19. 4.4 Culture and Traditions
Celebration/ festivals: People loved the customs and festivals during
Elizabethan period that were held each year. Almost all of the
Elizabethan Customs and festivals held each year were part of the
church, which they were required by law to attend. Since the Christian
church celebrated many things throughout the year, it was a custom
for all Elizabethans to celebrate these occasions.
Punishment: Executions by beheading were awarded quite often in
the era of Elizabeth 1. The most dreadful punishment was the one
being hung, drawn and quartered. This was reserved for the most
hated prisoners. Being burnt at the stake was another form of
execution.
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20. 4.5 Costumes
During Elizabethan period, clothing is one of the significant
elements can de seen on the people based on the social classes. For
example, the upper class of Elizabethan England wore elegant and
luxurious clothing that were made of expensive velvet, exotic silk and
satin. Only the members of the Royal Family were allowed to own
robes, which were trimmed with ermine. Less noble folk wore clothing
trimmed with either fox or otter.
Quite the contrast to the luxurious clothing was the clothing
worn by peasants. They wore clothing made of simple materials such
as English cotton, wool and leather. Woolen clothing was in fact quite
popular among the working as well as domestic classes since it was
cheap. The different colors worn by the people during this period also
provide different message or indicate the social order of oneself.
Below are the researches of costume that done and simplified by us:
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22. 5.
The
Plot
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Queen Elizabeth
requested all of them to
vote for the proposal
for the sake of people
but not for herself.
Catholic pope and
protestant pope
denied the proposal
strongly.
Queen Elizabeth asks
the crowd to be
silence.
Queen Elizabeth
proposes the Act of
Uniformity.
Queen Elizabeth is
crowned by the pope.
Pope: To the north, I
present you,
Elizabeth, your
undoubted queen….
Queen Elizabeth sits
on the chair and the
ceremony begins.
Queen Elizabeth and
her servant walk
towards King Edward’s
chair while Sir William
and pope are waiting
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Mary (the servant)
apologizes to Sir
William but he is
more interested about
the content of the
Along the journey,
Mary bumped into
William Cecil.
Mary orders her
servant, Mary Seton
to deliver the letter to
Sir Anthony
Babington.
Mary writes a letter
to execute Queen
Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth
decides to lock Mary
in the prison before
her throne get
threatened.
Queen Elizabeth asks
Blanche Parry for her
advice.
Mary seeks for the
help from Queen
Elizabeth to free
her.
Mary of Scots flees
to the border of
England after
escaping from her
prison.
The execution by
beheading of Mary
in Fotheringhay
Castle.
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At that point, a storm
struck the English
Channel, already known
for its harsh currents and
choppy waters, which
devastated large number
of Spanish fleet.
Years later, there is no
dispute and quarrel between
both religion, Catholic and
Protestant. The country
come to a state of peace
and prospers.
Phillip II is in rage
and sent a Spanish
fleet of 130 ships to
the English
Channel.
Upon Mary’s
execution, Phillip
turned to more direct
plans to invade
England.
Sir William informs
the parliament to
perform execution
on Mary.
Sir William opens
the letter and
found out that
Queen Elizabeth
is in danger.
25. 6. The Script
Elizabeth I : The Golden Age
Name: Character:
Signature:
SCENE 1
Slides 1:
1. In 1558, the Queen of England (Mary I) passed away in St. James Palace, England.
2. Elizabeth, her half sister, who was the only legitimate successor, forced to take over
the throne.
3. She became queen at the age of 25, and reigns over England.
4. And so, The Elizabethan Era: The Golden Age Begins !”
Slides 2: Westminster Abbey
Sound effect: Royal British music
(Elizabeth & Blanche Parry walk in, Elizabeth sit on the throne)
(Sir William Cecil and bishop are waiting beside)
Archbishop: To the north, I present you, Elizabeth, your undoubted queen !
To the south, I present you, Elizabeth, your undoubted queen!
Archbishop: Now, I crown the Elizabeth , Queen of England, Ireland and France!
(Bishop crown the queen and hand her the sceptre)
Archbishop: Your Majesty.
Props: King Edward’s chair, red carpet, scepter, crown, tray
Characters involved: Archbishop, Sir William Cecil, Elizabeth, Blanche Parry
SCENE 2
Narration 1:
During the reign of Elizabeth, there is a major conflict between Catholics and
Protestants, and there was Protestant Reformation. Elizabeth proposes the Act of
Uniformity, believing that two religions should share the same Church and common
book of prayers.
Slides 1: Inside the church
Sound effect: Crowd chattering
(Elizabeth sit on the throne)
Elizabeth: If there is no uniformity of religious belief here, then there can only be
dispute and quarrel. It is better to have a single Church of England, where Protestants
and Catholics share the same prayer book.
Catholics: Impossible! We do not have the same belief, your Majesty!
Protestants: Yes, indeed! We cannot share our holy ground.
Elizabeth: Silence! I ask you to pass this Act of Uniformity. Not for myself, but for my
people.
Catholics: This is HERESY!
Protestants: What heresy? YOU foolish Catholics, your religion is HERESY!
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26. Elizabeth: Calm down my people, each of you must vote according to your conscience.
Catholics & Protestants: (Groaning Sound*)
Elizabeth: Now, in your hand, upon this moment, lie the future happiness of my people
and the peace of this realm. Let that be upon your conscience again.
Narration 2: After the election, the Church of England is built and Elizabeth became the
Supreme Governor of Church of England.
Slides 2: Church Of England
Props: Chair
Characters involved: Elizabeth, Catholic, Protestant
SCENE 3
Narration 1:
Years later, the Queen of Scotland, Mary which is a relative of Elizabeth, was eager to
take over the throne of Queen Of England as a result of jealousy of her status at such
tender age.” In 1565, Mary married Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, believing that she will
have a higher status to take over the throne of England.” In February 1567, Darnley,
Mary’s husband was murdered by conspirators led by Jame Hepbrum, Earl of
Bothwell.” “Three months later, Mary married Bothwell.
Slides 1: Explanation
Narration 2:
Believing that she had been party to the murder of her husband with Bothwell, the
Scottish Lords imprison her in Loch Leven Castle but soon Mary managed to escape
from the castle.
(Mary is being imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle)
Mary: Help! Help!
(Mary shakes and kick the gate)
(Mary escaped from castle)
Slide 2: Loch Leven Castle
Props: Castle with gate
(Mary flees to the border of England, seeking support from Elizabeth.)
Mary: Elizabeth! Help me!
Props: Signage of Scotland & England
Slides: Map
Sound Effect: intense music
Narration 3:
Elizabeth’s first instinct was to restore her fellow monarch, but she knows if her
monarch is restored, it will threaten her throne.
Elizabeth: I shall free my cousin, what do you think Mary?
Blanche Parry: No, it will only threaten your throne my Lady.
Elizabeth: If there is the case, I shall just imprison her.
Elizabeth: Lock her in the prison!
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27. William: Yes my lady!
Narration 5:
After years of imprisonment, the Catholic nobles from the Northern England started a
rebellion. The aim was to free Mary and put her in the English Throne. But soon,
Elizabeth ordered to perform execution on the 750 rebels.
Slides: Explanations
Narration 6:
Mary’s hatred towards Elizabeth started to grow and discreetly wrote a letter to
assassinate Elizabeth.
(Mary is writing a letter. “Elizabeth must be executed” )
Slides: Letter
Props: Old paper with feather
Narration 7:
Mary asked Seton to deliver the letter to an assassin to kill Elizabeth.
Mary: Deliver this letter to Sir Anthony Babington! Immediately!
(Mary took the letter and rush out)
Narration 8:
Along the way, Seton accidentally bumped into William Cecil.
Mary: “Please accept my apology, my Lord.”
William: “What is this?”
Mary: “Er…nothing, it is just…”
(William opens the letter.)
(William is in rage and crumbles the letter)
Sound effect: Truth revealed sound
Slides: Babington Plot
Narration 9:
Without Elizabeth’s consent, William informs the parliament to perform execution on
Mary at Fotheringhay Castle, Scotland in front of 400 to 500 people.
(The executioner is chopping Mary’s head off.)
*Behind white cloth
Executioner: 1,2,3
Props: White cloth, pipes, ball, torch light
Sound effect: Sad music, blood spatter sound
Slides: Fotheringhay Castle
Characters involved: Mary I of England, Mary Seton, Sir William Cecil
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28. SCENE 4
Narration 1:
Meanwhile, The King of Spain, Philip II is the main icon of Catholism at that time. He
has always maintained peace with England, to preserve European balance in power. But
at the same time, he has the endeavor to spread Catholism across Europe. He was
putting hope and support on his own Queen, Mary of Scots, hoping to place a catholic
on the English throne. However, upon Mary’s execution, Philip turned to more direct
plans to invade England. In 1588, he sent a fleet, the Spanish Armada, to
rendezvous with the Duke of Parma’s army and convey it across the English
Channel.
Slides 1: Explanation
(Philip II is in rage and sent a Spanish fleet of 130 ships to the English
Channel.)
Philip: This is getting out of hand! Send a fleet of ships to the English Channel,
now!
Slides 2: Spanish armada
Narration 2:
Elizabeth were shocked by the news and appoint Francis Drake, a senior sea-
captain to be the commander-in-chief of the English fleet to battle against the
Spanish Armada.
(Elizabeth sit on the throne and ordered Francis)
Elizabeth: Lord Francis, lead your army and fight against the Spanish fleet.
(Francis bowed down)
Francis: Yes, your Majesty
(Philip and Francis confront)
Philip: Charge! Now we claim our land and spread Catholicism across this
country
Francis: Protect our land! Tear every last piece of Spanish army.
Narration 3:
And the war between Spain and England begin.
(Fighting behind white cloth, audience seeing the silhouette.)
Props: paper ships, swords, torchlight, pipe
Lights: on & off
Slides 3: Thunder & Storm
Narration 4:
At the point of attack, a storm struck the English Channel, already known for its
harsh currents and choppy waters, which devastated large numbers of the
Spanish fleet.
(Army shouts)
Francis: Seems like the weather is on our side today (shout)
Philip: The current is too harsh, we may not have enough time to retreat.
Sound effect: storm
Flash: storm
Props: ship wreckage
Narration 5:
Philip lost around 5,000 of his men, almost half of his army. Fewer of them
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29. managed to fleet returned to Spain. After this incident, Scotland learnt a lesson
and dare not to attack England.
Narration 6:
Years later, there are no disputes and quarrels between both religion Catholism
and Protestism.
The country came to a state of peace and harmony.
(Elizabeth walk out from white cloth)
Elizabeth:
Slides 4: Waving british flag with national anthem
Slides 5:
1. Elizabeth I died on 24 March 1603 at Richmond Palace, between two and
three in the morning.
2. A few hours later, Cecil and the council set their plans in motion and
proclaimed James VI of Scotland as James I of England.
3. Elizabeth's coffin was carried downriver at night to Whitehall, on a barge lit
with torches. At her funeral on 28 April, the coffin was taken to Westminster
Abbey on a hearse drawn by four horses hung with black velvet.
5. In memories of Elizabeth I
Characters involved: Philip II, Francis Drake, Elizabeth
7. Introduction to Characters
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30. A. Elizabeth I: Queen of England
Played by: Lim Pui San
- A long-ruling queen of England, governing
with relative stability and prosperity for 44 years.
-The last Tudor monarch
-Birth date: September 7, 1533
-Inherited the throne in November 1558
-Death Date: March 24, 1603
Brief Introduction
Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne
Boleyn. When she was just only in the age of two, her mother was
beheaded for adultery on the orders of her father and she was exiled
from court. Before long, Elizabeth and her older half-sister Mary were
declared to be illegitimate as her father sought to pave the way for a
male heir. Edward, her half-brother was born by Henry VIII’s third
wife. After the death of Edward, the two were later reinstated as
potential heirs.
Personality
-A shrewd and intelligent woman
-Fluent in six languages: Latin, Greek, French, Italian, Spanish and
English.
-Strong, independent
-Loved to ride horse
-She was obsessed with dancing and watching plays
-She loved fine clothing and jewelry, and her attire was the height of
glamour and fashion in the period.
-She did not like war
Characteristics
-Had an erect posture and very pale skin
-Had an aquiline nose, reddish gold hair
-She had extremely long, slender hands and fingers.
-Had high and shrill voice
B. Mary of Scots: Queen of Scotland
Played by: Mok Po Yi
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31. -She was the cousin of Queen Elizabeth I and daughter of Mary of
Guise.
-She got the throne at the age of 6 days old after his father’s death.
-She was bethrothed to Prince Edward but Scottish Catholics rejected
the marriage. Then, she was sent to France and married to Francis II
then she had became the Queen of France. After King Francis II’s death,
she had remarried to her cousin – Henry Stewart and had 2 sons. After
that, she remarried another time and she was forced to abdicate her
throne to her infant son. Mary raised an army but soon defeated so she
asked Elizabeth for protection but she got imprisoned for 18 years. She
had turned the focus of Catholic plots to assassinate Elizabeth. Then,
she was found out that she wanted to kill Elizabeth and she got
executed.
C. Blanche Parry (The Servant of Elizabeth)
Played by: Ong Jia Min
- A personal attendant of Queen Elizabeth
- Blanche Parry did not retired, however, staying with
the Queen till her death.
- She supported Elizabeth.
- She went through all the crisis with Elizabeth.
- She supported Elizabeth when she was imprisoned
in the Tower of London.
- She stuck with Elizabeth through thick and thin until
she become the Queen.
*She stayed at her side all the time.
*She tended her needs.
*She read and conversed with her.
*She played music with her.
*She hunted and dined with her.
*She laughed and gossiped with her on daily basis.
Blanche Parry in charge of many of the intimate daily routines of the
Queen’s life, include:
- Dressing Toilet, Washing, Grooming
- Coordinating the correct gowns, jewels and furs for formal occasions
D. Mary Seton (The Servant of Mary of Scots)
Played by: Hiew Li Ming
-Daughter of George Seton, the 6th Lord Seton, and Marie
Pieris.
-Raised a devote Catholic
-When she was 7 years old, she became a Lady in waiting
for the future Queen, Mary Stuart along with 3 other girls
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-Between the four servants, she was the only one of the four not to
marry, and continue in service with Mary, in Scotland and during her
captivity in England.
E. Bishop Owen Oglethorpe
Played by: Liew Yu Xian
Owen Oglethorpe is the last Catholic Bishop of Carlisle. He
is best known as having officiated at the coronation of
Queen Elizabeth and having died on the same day
as Queen Mary. He is the one who officiated to
crown Elizabeth while others refuse to do so. He is the
founder of Tadcaster Grammer School.
F. Sir William Cecil
Played by: Khoo Ming Sen
Born: 18 sept 1520, Bourne,Lincolnshire, England
Acceded: 25 Feb 1571
Died: 4 August 1598
Notes: Knight of the Garter.
Brief Introduction
He was one of the major political figures in the reign of
Elizabeth I. He held all the major political posts in the land
and was to all intents the most powerful non-royal in
England and Wales. In his political lifetime, Cecil had been
Principal Secretary to the Queen, Lord Treasurer and Chief Minister-
all the major posts that could have been held.
G. Sir Francis Drake
Played by: Tey Thien Hee
Nickname: El Draqu (Spanish),Draco (Latin, means
“The Dragon” )
Brief Introduction
English admiral Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the
globe in 1577-1578. In 4 April 1581, Elizabeth knights
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33. Francis Drake after he completed voyage around the world. He helped
defeat the Spanish Armada and was the most renowned seaman of the
Elizabethan era. He was a loyal subject of Elizabeth 1. Drake seemed to
epitomize the glories of Tudor England.
He had great self-confidence and was very courageous. He was very
quick and normally merciless in battle. He treated his crew with
kindness, but demanded loyalty and respect from him.
H. Philip II of Spain
Played by: Yan Wai Chun
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Nationality: Spain
-Philip supported the activities of the Spanish
Inquisition in his efforts to extend the Catholic
faith.
-He leads the Spanish Armada to conquer England.
[The Spanish Armada]
The Spanish Armada was a fleet of warships Spain
gathered together in an attempt to defeat England.
At issue were: supremacy over the seas and empire building; the desire
to defeat what was perceived as heterodox (Anglican) Christianity; to
put a Roman Catholic on the Throne of England and to challenge the
leadership of a brand new, untried Queen Elizabeth I. The English were
able to float some ships afire between those of the Spanish, which
caused mayhem and destruction. While this chaos ensued, stormy
weather came up out of nowhere and basically completed the task of
destroying the Armada.
Spain really never regained supremacy of the seas after this event.
I. Protestant
Played by: Jaden Tan Wen Hao
Protestantism is the form of Christian faith and practice,
which originated with the Protestant Reformation, a
movement against what the Protestants considered to be
errors in the Roman Catholic Church. This idea was first
advocated by Martin Luther and John Calvin. Initially an
Augustinian friar, Luther came to reject several teachings
33No specific character.
This is a potrait of
Martin Lurther.
34. and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. He strongly disputed the
claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased
with money. His theologychallenged the authority of the Pope by
teaching that the Bible is the only revealed knowledge from God. The
term "Protestant" was first used for German princes who issued a
proor dissent against the edict of the Diet of Speyer. Since the
protestant reformation, many churches site this as heresy.
J. Catholic
Played by: Tay Jit Ying
Catholic members congregate in a communion of
churches headed by bishops, whose role originated
with the disciples of Jesus. Over a period of some
decades after Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, the
bishops spread out across the world to form a
"universal" (Greek, katholikos) church, with the bishop
of Rome (traced to the apostle Peter) holding
primacy. Catholics who remained loyal to the Pope
would not be tolerated and regarded as traitor. Roman
Catholic believed that protestants were heretic & devil-
worshippers. They also accepted the ideas of sharing the same church
and prayer book with the Protestant.
8. Costumes of the Characters
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Puffed Sleeves
Coronation
gold cape
Gown cut square
below the jerkin,
sew with white lace
and voile.
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Blanche Parry
Small white ruff made by
tracing paper
Sir Francis Drake Phillip II of Spain
Blue jerkin without
sleeves
Bombastic
breeches
Black jerkin
without sleeves
Long Red Cape
36. 9. Props research and sketches
1. The crown contains pearls
worn as earrings by Elizabeth I,
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Long black dress
37. these are suspended from the arches of the crown. Within
the wide jewel encrusted band that forms the base of the
Crown of State is mounted an enormous diamond, named
the Second Star of Africa. This priceless crown contains in
all 2,783 diamonds, 17 sapphires , 277 pearls, 11, emeralds
and 5 rubies.
2. The Scepter symbolises the temporal authority of the
Monarch under the Cross.
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Wire gauze
38. 3. White Blackout Cloth
4. Queen’s coronation chair
The coronation chair for the throne
of British monarch is known as King
Edward’s Chair. This chair was
necessary and had been used for the
coronation ceremony.
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This can project the play in
dark when placing light
behind it to create shadow.
We use it for the war
scene, which is the Spanish
Armada where the guys
fighting behind the screen.
40. 11. References
Books:
1. Jenkins S. A short history of England (2011)
2. Adam Hart-Davis.. History : the definitive visual guide :
from the dawn of civilization to the present day (2007)
3. Patricia S. Daniels and Stephen G. Hyslop. National
Geographic almanac of world history (2011)
Websites:
1.
https://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs
/Elizabethan_era.html
2. http://thelostcolony.org/education/elizabethan-era/
3. http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-
clothing.htm
4. http://www.elizabethancostume.net/overview.html
5. http://elizabethanenglandlife.com/clothing-in-elizabethan-
england.html
6.
http://www.elizabethancostume.net/lowerclass/lcolors.html
7. http://www.elizabethanenglandlife.com/elizabethan-era-
timeline-and-important-elizabethan-dates.html
8. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/tudors/
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