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Drama Menu at a Distance: 80 Socially Distanced or Online Theatre Games by Glyn Trefor-Jones

Acting, Books, Directing, Drama Clubs, Drama Games, Games, Primary, Secondary, Teaching Drama Online

Drama games for socially-distanced and online teaching, carefully planned for this difficult period we are living through.

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.

Let’s Perform by Cath Howe

Books, Language Learning, Primary

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

Mantle of the Expert – A Beginner’s Guide by Tim Taylor

Books, Primary

‘Mantle of the Expert’ motivates children to learn about the real world through imaginative participation in a fictional context.

Ideas for Drama Clubs

Books, Drama Clubs, Drama Games, Primary, Secondary

Recommended books for running drama clubs.

Drama Games for Young Children

Books, Drama Clubs, Drama Games, Primary

Forty lesson plans for those wishing to develop dramatic role-play, characterisation, exploration of emotions and themes with young children.

Teach Drama: How to Make a Living as a Freelance Drama Teacher

Books, Drama Clubs, Primary, Secondary

Down-to-earth practical advice for those who would like to work as a freelance drama teacher.

National Theatre: All About Theatre

Books, Directing, Plays, Primary, Secondary

A beautifully designed, colourful scrapbook providing a brilliant introduction to live theatre, focussing on family productions at the National Theatre.