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Jumpstart! Drama

Primary

A dip-into book, containing over 40 approaches to using drama with well-known stories.

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Teaching Primary Drama

Books, Primary

Any teacher wishing to use drama to support creativity and learning across the curriculum would benefit from using this book.

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The Improv Book

Acting, Books, Drama Games, Secondary

For anyone exploring improvisation, wanting to spice up rehearsals of existing material or devise their own work.

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Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories: Storytelling and story acting in the early years

Books, Early Years, Primary

A fascinating storytelling approach to drama and learning, suitable for children from 18 months to 7 years old.

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Plays for Youth Theatres and Large Casts

Books, Drama Clubs, Plays, Secondary

A volume of four popular scripts ideal for larger youth theatre casts by award-winning playwright Neil Duffield.

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The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre

Acting, Books, Directing, Secondary

Highly recommended insight into the work of a leading UK physical theatre company – a must for devising physical work.

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The Whoosh Book

Books, Language Learning, Primary, Secondary

Summaries of 42 stories, plays, myths and novels for 7-14 year-olds to use with the enjoyable Whoosh storytelling technique.

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Laban for All

Acting, Directing

Rudolf Laban’s down to earth approach can be used to beneficially develop character movement for young children through to adults.

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Shakespeare’s Heartbeat – Drama Games for Children with Autism

Books, Directing, Drama Clubs, Primary, Secondary, Shakespeare

A fascinating book which outlines a unique approach to teaching Shakespeare to children on the autistic spectrum.

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The Gruffalo Drama Activities (4-7 years)

Download - Primary, Early Years, Primary

Explore familiar themes and characters through improvisation and role play.

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