A dramatic adaptation of the celebrated Anglo-Saxon epic poem in which a wandering hero comes to the aid of a nation held in terror by a savage monster. Features Cast: 15 parts plus chorus A broad range of playscripts, including the best in modern writing and adaptations of pre-20th century fiction Motivating activities focusing on performance, close text analysis, language and structure, together with varied creative tasks Insights into the plays by the authors and adaptors Notes on props and staging