Drama Games | Drama Resource

Status Shuffle

Players are dealt a random card and have to work out their status in relation to other characters.

A fast and effective way of discovering everybody’s opinions about a subject.

Learn the three key elements of improvisation by acting out a short scene.

A quick and effective drama warm-up which involves juggling imaginary plates like a waiter.

An amusing mime guessing game (which also helps with learning grammar)

A quick and easy warm-up game which involves counting from one to three – but takes a lot of concentration.

Partners take it in turns to “mould” each other into a living statue.

A way of developing awareness for group work – everyone walks around the space, stopping and starting at the same time.

A machine is created by members of the group, using repeated sounds, words and actions.

Small groups make the shape of an object using their bodies – in only ten seconds!