Four new one-day courses are now available in 2008 with David Farmer:

The above courses will be held from 10.30am to 4.30pm at Toynbee Studios (Arts Admin), London.  Full details including booking forms and online payment is now available by following the links above.

• Wednesday 24th September 2008 10.30am - 4.30pm
• Saturday 8th November 2008 10.30am - 4.30pm

Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1

Due to demand, this popular one-day training course with David Farmer will be running again in the Autumn. It is aimed at teachers working with the primary age-range (5-11) and suitable for staff new to drama or those looking for a refresher course. The practical approach will leave you inspired, refreshed and with a skill-set of dramatic ideas and techniques that you can easily adapt to use with different age-groups in school or drama clubs.

 'There was great use of a variety of techniques and audio and visual resources to show how a lesson could be used with dramatic techniques.  The delivery style of the workshop was very effective.  It was structured yet flexible.  Everyone relaxed early on through the warm-up/ice-breaker style games and each participant was made to feel welcome and comfortable.  I felt the day was well structured and organised.  It wasn’t long enough!! Another whole day would be fun!'
- Sarah Turner, Course Participant, 2008

• Saturday 11 October 2008 10.30am - 4.30pm

Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1

This one day workshop is an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of drama activities with like-minded individuals. Explore drama games and activities, develop improvisations and explore physical theatre techniques. After 24 years of running a successful touring theatre company, David Farmer is offering this course so that anybody can experience and enjoy the accessible and effective approach he has developed. The day is suitable for teachers, drama workers, actors, theatre directors and anybody else who would like to explore these ideas. Suitable for beginners to more experienced.

'Thank you for the course on Saturday - I had a great time! Plus I have never been on a course where we have all got on so well before - you must have hand picked us - or it was the brilliant warm-up exercises. I am full of enthusiasm again.'
- Jenny Heath, Norwich, UK

• Saturday 25 October 2008 10.30am - 4.30pm

Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1

This one day course gives you an opportunity to learn the skills required in directing a play for the stage. With an emphasis on a practical approach, participants will work with professional theatre director David Farmer in exploring how to tell a story through performance. Topics covered include working with a script, blocking a scene, sub-text, character development, mime and movement. The day is suitable for teachers, drama workers, actors, amateur or semi-professional theatre directors and anybody else who would like to extend their skills.

'I have been a professional actor and drama teacher for thirty five years and would recommend David Farmer's approach to drama to everyone. You may have read David's book but it is not until you have taken part in his workshop that you can see and appreciate the benefits to yourself and the students. This course is exceptionally good value for money.'
Norman Fisher, Suffolk New College

'The course content covered the age range well and definitely demonstrated how to use literature as a spring board for drama. I also felt all the techniques we had a go at were relevant to all age groups and could be adapted as necessary.'
- Jane Willis, Eagle House School, Sandhurst, UK 

'David's workshops were extremely successful and the teachers really appreciated and benefited from the experience. The workshops inspired a great deal of creativity and provided them with practical activities they could use with pupils - from simple warm-ups and language games to drama exploring deeper issues. All the teachers took an active part, and even those who were less confident felt moved to join in, although David exerted no pressure on them to do so.'
Alan Pulverness, Senior Academic Consultant, Norwich Institute for Language Education

'I put myself on the course to overcome my inhibitions and lack of knowledge as to how to use drama effectively within my primary school teaching.  The others on the course had, in many cases, extensive drama backgrounds but I was made to feel welcome and supported by the group throughout the day.  I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone who needs good ideas and to discover how to have fun with drama. Thank you David for the relaxed atmosphere, friendly group and supportive class, I went home that night brimming with ideas.'
- Sarah Grimble

'David Farmer's wealth of practical knowledge and his encouraging approach are appreciated by newcomers as well as the more experienced, creating a relaxing atmosphere highly conducive to learning.'
- Gareth Dent, Chief Executive, Open College of the Arts