The Drama Book by Alice Savage
A comprehensive guide to using plays and drama activities, ideal for those working with English language learners.
Read moreMy Favourite Drama Teaching Books
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 more100 Acting Exercises for 8-18 Year Olds by Samantha Marsden
Samantha Marsden provides a practical tour through the leading approaches to acting used on the stage today.
Read moreA Beginner’s Guide to Devising Theatre by Jess Thorpe and Tashi Gore
An inspiring guidebook for planning to produce contemporary devised work with young people (or adults).
Read moreLet’s Perform by Cath Howe
A sparkling collection of monologues, duologues and poems designed to encourage children to get up and perform.
Read moreMantle 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
An expert and entertaining exploration of half-mask, full mask and archetypes with many games along the way.
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 Drama Club by Mark Wheeller and Clive Hulme
Mark Wheeller’s account of his reluctant foray into leading a Junior Drama Club.
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