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12 Tips for Learning Lines

Acting, Drama Teaching Tips, Features

Learning lines for plays or speeches is not always easy – here are twelve tips to help!

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Commedia dell’arte Drama Unit

Acting, Directing and Devising, Download - Secondary, Features

Commedia dell’arte began in the marketplaces of 16th-century Europe as improvised theatre which was rude, funny and satirical.

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Playing the Mask: Acting Without Bullshit by John Wright

Acting, Books, Directing

An expert and entertaining exploration of half-mask, full mask and archetypes with many games along the way.

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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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Why Is That So Funny?

Acting, Books, Directing

A highly original and entertaining look at how to create comedic improvisation in rehearsal.

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The Excellent Audition Guide

Acting, Books

A clear guide full of helpful tips for anyone applying to drama school.

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Playful Plays Volume 1

Books, Drama Clubs, Plays

A lively collection of eight short plays for children and young people supported by inspirational drama games.

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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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Planning A Storytelling Drama Lesson

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Creativity in Language Education

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Key Stage Two Drama Lesson Ideas

Fabulous ideas, plans and helpful books for teaching drama at key stage two.

Keeping Control in the Drama Lesson

Learn how to lead productive drama sessions where all pupils happily learn to express themselves.

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