Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the
Methuen Drama GCSE Student Editions provide in-depth explanatory
material alongside the play texts frequently studied at Key Stage 4.
Whether for use in the classroom or independent study, these editions
offer a fully comprehensive and lightly glossed play text with
accompanying notes specifically directed towards readers of this age,
which unravel essential topics and challenge all students to delve
further into literary analysis.
In Simon Stephens's multi-award-winning stage adaptation of The Curious
Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on Mark Haddon's novel,
Christopher's investigation into the death of the neighbour's dog tears
his world apart and confronts him with the struggle to survive when
everything feels foreign.
In addition to some on-page explanatory notes and the play text itself,
this edition contains sub-headed analyses of themes, characters, context
and dramatic devices, as well as background information on the
playwright.
The Methuen Drama GCSE Student Editions never lose sight of their
readership, and offer students the confidence to engage with the
material, explore their own interpretations, and improve their
understanding of the works.