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Drama Workshops for Schools

Based in Norwich, Drama Resource offers a range of high quality projects for schools in East Anglia, run by experienced practitioners. These can be half-day or whole-day visits and we work closely with the school to ensure that we provide what you need. David Farmer also offers Drama INSET sessions across the UK. Current projects for 2012 are summarised below - click the links to read more about each project or to make a booking.

Olympic Drama

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New for 2012: Olympic Drama - a day of five fabulous, unique, drama workshops for primary schools for Key Stage 1 and 2 that celebrate and explore the Olympics past and present, presented by a select group of experienced and respected drama teachers.

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The Oil Game

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A fun, innovative art and drama based workshop aimed at Years 5 and 6 designed to explore our oil dependent lifestyles and to question how we might move beyond that to a more sustainable world. Currently available to primary schools in the east of the UK.

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Shakespeare for Schools

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Devised to celebrate the 2012 World Shakespeare Festival, these interactive fun workshops for primary aged children bring the stories, characters and language of Shakespeare’s plays to life. The workshops are led by Tom Harper, whose acting career includes two years with the RSC and David Farmer, previously Artistic Director of Tiebreak Theatre.

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Tales of the Ancient World

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This brand new project for Key Stages 1 and 2 uses storytelling, drama and music to bring to life classic tales from the Ancient World – from Greece, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia and more! Stories and characters are brought to life, including opportunities for the pupils to act out and tell their own stories – and to create exciting sound effects and music.

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Drama and Storytelling in Schools

I am based in Norfolk and mainly work in the east of England and London but will travel further afield. Relevant experience includes:

  • Experienced storyteller and drama practitioner for primary-aged children
  • Artistic Director of Tiebreak Theatre for 24 years
  • Creative Agent for Creative Partnerships organising arts projects in schools
  • Author of best-selling book on drama games
  • Renowned training courses in London
  • Qualified primary school teacher

I enjoy developing new material for schools and also offer tried and tested themes and stories as shown on the right. 

Would you like to know more? Contact me →

“David created a real sense of the imaginary world contained within these wonderful animal stories.” - P.K. Holbrook, Headteacher, Gaywood Community Primary School, Norfolk
“The session was simply wonderful - linking literacy with music and drama in ways which engaged and involved the children. They were totally engrossed throughout the storytelling session - including our youngest nursery children!” - Cathy Whalen, Headteacher, Mousehold Infant School, Norwich
"I thought that you created an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. Everyone was willing to fully participate in every activity and no one felt inhibited. It was an extremely enjoyable day where I learnt a lot. Those days don't come by very often." - Diana Smith, Assistant Head Teacher (Primary Drama INSET Day)