Hot Seating
A character is questioned by the group about his or her background, behaviour and motivation.
Read moreFlashbacks and Flash Forwards
Expand on a freeze-frame to create the before and after images. Great strategy for story building in drama.
Read moreConscience Alley
One person walks down an alleyway made by the group and makes a decision based on their advice.
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 morePlays for Children
In this interview Alison Chaplin talks to David Farmer about her plays for children and how she got into writing them. How did you get into writing plays? I was looking for something to do with a group of children on a holiday theatre workshop I was running, but...Read moreMaking Theatre, The Frazzled Drama Teacher’s Guide to Devising
This book is particularly aimed at secondary drama teachers who help young people to make devised theatre for examinations.
Read more101 More Drama Games and Activities
Inspirational games and exercises suitable for drama lessons and workshops as well as during rehearsal and devising periods.
Read moreDrama Games for Those who Like to Say No
The majority of activities are aimed at those working with young people and adults in so-called “difficult” groups.
Read moreDrama Games for Classrooms and Workshops
It can easily be picked up and a suitable activity found for any group within a matter of moments.
Read moreThe Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre
Highly recommended insight into the work of a leading UK physical theatre company – a must for devising physical work.
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