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Devising Theatre

Directing and Devising, Drama Tips

Devising Theatre – links, exercises, practitioners and inspirational quotes

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How to Direct a Show Online

Directing and Devising, Performance, Teaching Drama Online

Is it possible to continue rehearsals for a youth theatre production with a cast of 33 during the coronavirus crisis?

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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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A Beginner’s Guide to Devising Theatre by Jess Thorpe and Tashi Gore

Books, Directing, Drama Clubs, Secondary

An inspiring guidebook for planning to produce contemporary devised work with young people (or adults).

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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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A Practical Guide to Ensemble Devising

Books, Directing

A thorough and practical guide to the making of ensemble collaborative performance.

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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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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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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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