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How to Direct a Show Online

Directing and Devising, Performance, Teaching Drama Online

Is it possible to continue rehearsals for a youth theatre production with a cast of 33 during the coronavirus crisis?

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What Are You Doing?

Concentration, Drama Games, Language, Mime and Movement, Warm Ups

Quick thinking and action is essential in this funny mime and spoken language drama game.

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One Word At A Time

Drama Games, Language, Speaking and Listening, Storytelling

A story is told by the group or in pairs, with each person adding one word at a time.

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Grandma’s Footsteps

Drama Games, Group Dynamics, Mime and Movement

This classic playground game is perfect for exploring dramatic tension. Plenty of fun, surprise and cheating!

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The Drama Book by Alice Savage

Books, Directing, Drama Clubs, Language Learning, Plays

A comprehensive guide to using plays and drama activities, ideal for those working with English language learners.

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My Favourite Drama Teaching Books

Books, Drama Teaching, Features, Language Teaching, Primary, Secondary

These books are ideal for practical ideas to use right away. The first two cover secondary as well as primary and the others are for younger children. They are my favourite drama books at the moment! 100 Acting Exercises for 8-18 Year Olds by Samantha Marsden Samantha...Read more

100 Acting Exercises for 8-18 Year Olds by Samantha Marsden

Acting, Books, Drama Clubs, Primary, Secondary

Samantha Marsden provides a practical tour through the leading approaches to acting used on the stage today.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Devising Theatre by Jess Thorpe and Tashi Gore

Books, Directing, Drama Clubs, Secondary

An inspiring guidebook for planning to produce contemporary devised work with young people (or adults).

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The Refugee Cat Drama Unit (5-11 years)

Download - Primary

The incredible real-life story of a refugee family and their cat told through storytelling, discussion and drama activities.

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Let’s Perform by Cath Howe

Books, Drama Clubs, Language Learning, Plays, Primary

A sparkling collection of monologues, duologues and poems designed to encourage children to get up and perform.

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Quick ways to revamp a fairy tale – or any story – through improvisation and discussion.

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