12 Tips for Learning Lines
Learning lines for plays or speeches is not always easy – here are twelve tips to help!
Read moreDevising Theatre
Devising Theatre – games, links, exercises, practitioners and inspirational quotes
Read moreTop 5 Books for Teaching Shakespeare to Children and Young People
These days Shakespeare can be taught to children and young people in very exciting and active ways – and there are numerous recent books to help teachers. These books bring alive the stories, characters, settings and language through lively games and exercises...Read moreHow to Direct a Show Online
Is it possible to continue rehearsals for a youth theatre production with a cast of 33 during the coronavirus crisis?
Read more7 Levels of Tension
The 7 levels of tension are used to explore the dynamics of a character, scene or improvisation.
Read moreCommedia dell’arte Drama Unit
Commedia dell’arte began in the marketplaces of 16th-century Europe as improvised theatre which was rude, funny and satirical.
Read moreA Midsummer Night’s Dream – Globe Education
Another brilliant volume from Globe Education which is perfect for students at Key Stage 3 and 4.
Read morePlaying the Mask: Acting Without Bullshit by John Wright
An expert and entertaining exploration of half-mask, full mask and archetypes with many games along the way.
Read more100 Acting Exercises for 8-18 Year Olds by Samantha Marsden
Samantha Marsden provides a practical tour through the leading approaches to acting used on the stage today.
Read moreA Beginner’s Guide to Devising Theatre by Jess Thorpe and Tashi Gore
An inspiring guidebook for planning to produce contemporary devised work with young people (or adults).
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