Explore how Hamed and Hessam Amiri’s celebrated book The Boy with Two Hearts was brought to life on stage.

Using production clips and interviews with key members of the creative team, the film looks at the role of design and technical elements in creating multiple locations and different atmospheres.

Learning outcomes

This education resource will support students studying Production Arts and Drama to understand how members of the creative team collaborate. It introduces students to a range of different creative careers and the key skills needed for each one.

Students can also see and understand how design and technical elements can be used to aid storytelling.

Dorfman Theatre, 2022. A Wales Millennium Centre production.

The Boy With Two Hearts by Hamed & Hessam Amiri; adapted by Phil Porter; directed by Amit Sharma; set and costume design by Hayley Grindle; lighting design by Amy Mae; sound design and co-composer Tic Ashfield; video design by Hayley Egan.

Suitability

Suitable for 11+/KS3+

Hamed Amiri, Hessam Amiri, Phil Porter, Amit Sharma, careers, lighting, sound, video, directing