Mantle of the Expert – A Beginner’s Guide by Tim Taylor
‘Mantle of the Expert’ motivates children to learn about the real world through imaginative participation in a fictional context.
Read morePlaying the Mask: Acting Without Bullshit by John Wright
Title: Playing the Mask: Acting Without Bullshit Author: John Wright Publisher: Nick Hern Books Release Date: 19th October 2017 Format: Paperback, Kindle Pages: 320 In this book, inspiring teacher and guru of improvisation John Wright takes us into the realm of...Read moreIdeas for Drama Clubs
Recommended books for running drama clubs.
Read moreBooks on Drama for Language Teaching and Learning
Recommended books on teaching and learning language through drama games and activities.
Read moreThe Musicians of Bremen Script
The Musicians of Bremen is a short play (nine pages plus info, around 15 minutes) suitable for performance by children and young people – ideal for Schools and Drama Clubs. Based on a famous story by the Brothers Grimm, it tells about four farmyard animals who...Read moreShortened Shakespeare
Recommended shortened versions of Shakespeare playscripts for children and young people to perform.
Read moreDrama Across the Curriculum
Drama strategies can be used as everyday teaching tools for a wide range of subjects. (Extract from ‘Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years’).
Read moreTeaching Literacy Through Drama
Drama is a close ally in the development of literacy, especially speaking and listening.
Read moreThe Drama Club by Mark Wheeller and Clive Hulme
Mark Wheeller’s account of his reluctant foray into leading a Junior Drama Club.
Read moreWorld War One Drama Sessions
I’ve just read some incredible writing by children from a primary school in Norfolk. I’ve been running drama workshops recently for The Forum, Norwich.
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