A note from the author: Included here are a selection of resources for the exploration of Theatre Practitioner Bertolt Brecht. I use his methods in many units with my students, and have created a plethora of resources for them to use. Also included here is a detailed Year 9 SOW which will also be useful for KS4/5 students. § To develop an understanding of Brecht’s theories and principles § To practically explore some of Brecht’s conventions in improvised work § To develop an understanding of how theatre can be used for political purposes § To use Brecht’s ideas as a framework for a devised piece looking at modern history topics such as: The Diary of Anne Frank Social Media, Modern Technology & 1984 by George Orwell The 7/7 London Bombings Included: Brecht Year 9 SOW Brecht Techniques Lesson Workshop Teacher Packs Lesson Resources Please note: Packs for the Topics are available as a bundle or as separate items It is probably advisable that you purchase a copy of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: Included here are a selection of Contentless Scenes for use in lessons. Contentless Scenes (sometimes known as ‘Open’ or ‘Ambiguous’ scenes) are scenes that have very little detail on character or narrative plot leaving it open for the actors or directors to use their creativity and imagination to add detail to the scene with endless possibilities. I use these to explore: Character Creation Character Motivation Character Relationships Character Interactions Narrative Structures Subtext Themes & Issues Naturalistic Acting / Stanislavski They are so useful and I use them with each year for different reasons. I have written 35 scenes here that are all different and useful for a variety of reasons. I tend to photocopy them on different coloured pages and split them between different years so that as we use the scenes for different reasons as the students move up through the school they always have fresh stimuli. Included: 20 Duologue Contentless Scenes (ranging from half a page to a full page) 10 Quick-fire Contentless Scenes (suitable for 2 or three actors each) Four are very short (2/3 lines), 6 are longer (4/6 lines) 5 Contentless Scenes for Three Actors (full pages) It works out as less than 29p per scene! Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: In this resources pack are images and information to aid students with devising a Brechtian piece of drama in conjunction with my Brecht SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes. Included: Extracts from 1984 by George Orwell Social Media / Modern Technology Facts & Information A selection of Images Brechtian Techniques Sheet Assessment Task Sheet Please note: Whilst I have included extracts from 1984 by George Orwell, it is advisable that a copy of the book is purchased to give students more freedom over the chosen extracts. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: I love improvisation and have compiled this SOW to be adaptable and useful for all Drama teachers as an accessible way into the world of improv. I have noted down different techniquesand games that you can play with your students, as well as assessment ideas and two fun whole class impov ideas. Your students will definitely love playing around with these in your lessons. SOW Overview: A detailed 10 page, five lesson (90 minute lessons - therefore has enough material for 8 hours of lesson time if you have shorter lessons!) SOW for students to experiment and play around creatively with Improvisation components. Lesson Structure (90 Minute Lessons!) Lesson One: Introduction to Improvisation Lesson Two: Improvisational Stimuli Lessons Three: Narrative, Abstract and Atmosphere Creation Lesson Four: The Cavemen & Cavewomen - Whole Class Improvisations Lesson Five: Assessment Lesson - Could be split over a number of extra lessons to tie together everything they have learnt from the SOW. Resources Included: 1 x 10 Page Improvisation SOW Assessment lesson Resources - Letter, Security Passes, Character Signs Assessment Feedback Form Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: In this resources pack are images and information to aid students with devising a Verbatim & Documentary Theatre piece of drama in conjunction with my Verbatim & Documentary SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes. Included: A range of information on the Homelessness (focus on Brighton - but easily adaptable to any city!) Homelessness Facts & Figures Homelessness Comments and Opinions (some highly offensive) A selection of Images Assessment Task Sheet Video link to use as a starter to the topic Please note: Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: I love physical theatre and have compiled this SOW to be adaptable and useful for all Drama teachers as an accessible way into physical theatre. I have noted down different techniques from a range of companies/practitioners. Your students will surely love playing around with these lessons. SOW Overview: A detailed 18 page, nine lesson (70 minute lesson) SOW for students to experiment and play around creatively with Physical Theatre components. Lesson One: Introduction to Physical Theatre Lesson Two: Complicite - Collaborative Ensemble Physicality (Information, Games & Activities) Lessons Three & Four: Frantic Assembly - Choreography for Non Dancers & Devising Theatre (Information, Exercises and Activities) - Could be split into two lessons. Lesson Five: Merce Cunningham - Chance Choreography (Information and Activities) Lesson Six: Peter Darling (Information and Activities) Lesson Seven: Anne Bogart - Viewpoints (Information and Activities) Lessons Eight & Nine: Assessment Lessons - Could be split over a number of extra lessons to tie together everything they have learnt from the SOW. Recently Updated: (Dec 2016) Extra information on Anne Bogart Frantic Assembly split over two lessons Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: In this resources pack are images and information to aid students with devising a Brechtian piece of drama in conjunction with my Brecht SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes. Included: Extracts from The Diary of Anne Frank Nazi Germany Facts A selection of Images Brechtian Techniques Sheet Assessment Task Sheet Please note: Whilst I have included extracts from the diary, it is advisable that a copy of the diary is purchased to give students more freedom over the chosen extracts. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the Author: I have adapted the comic master piece ‘Twelfth Night’ into a school production with an additional 20 Gods/Goddesses, 3 servants of Olivia, and 6 extra Feste’s. My additional play ‘Illyrian Elysium’ tells the story of the 20 Gods/Goddesses above Illyria who cause havoc down below for the mortals, which lead to the story of Twelfth Night unfolding. Illyrian weaves effortless between Shakespeare’s scenes and adds depth and explanation for younger audience members. New characters include ‘Love’, ‘Silence’, ‘Music’, ‘Revenge’, ‘Harmony’, ‘Fire’… Please note that the ‘Goddess’ parts may be exchanged for ‘Gods’ in a mixed school setting. Twelfth Night Brief Synopsis Viola has been shipwrecked in a violent storm off the coast of Illyria; in the process she has lost her twin brother, Sebastian. She disguises herself as a boy and assumes the name Cesario for protection. Thus disguised, Viola comes into the service of Orsino, the Duke of Illyria. Orsino is having little luck courting the Countess Olivia, who is in mourning for the deaths of her father and brother. Orsino sends Viola to Olivia’s court with love letters, and when she arrives, Olivia becomes intrigued by the impudent young “boy,” and contrives to get “Cesario” to return by sending her butler, Malvolio, after her with one of Olivia’s rings. Viola realizes to her dismay that Olivia has fallen for her Cesario rather than Duke Orsino — this is further complicated by the fact that Viola has started to fall herself for Orsino. Elsewhere, Sebastian (Viola’s twin, presumed dead) comes ashore in Illyria thinking that Viola has drowned in the shipwreck. His devoted and loving friend, Antonio, rescued him from the surf, and continues to aid him—at some risk to himself, as Antonio fought against the Duke at one time. Meanwhile, in Olivia’s court, Sir Toby Belch (her uncle) has hoodwinked a foppish Sir Andrew Aguecheek into supporting him (and giving him money) by convincing him that he could be a suitor to Olivia. There is also a running feud between Malvolio and Belch, and with the help of Maria (Olivia’s cook), and the band of Feste Fools, Belch plots to make a buffoon of the butler. Maria writes a love letter to Malvolio that will make him think Olivia has fallen for him…And thus begins the realm of discord descending upon Illyria…

A note from the author: I use this Theatre Design guidebook to support the Written exam in Drama & Theatre for both GCSE and A Level pupils. Overview of Guide A. Styles B. Staging C. Colour D. Set E. Props F. Costume G. Hair & Make Up H. Lighting FX I. Sound FX J. Special FX K. Terminology Glossary Included: A 24 page Theatre Design Guidebook Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: I use this booklet as a revision guidebook for my students studying DNA by Dennis Kelly, but it can also help to structure lessons. The Resource covers the following over 34 pages of theatre-specific content: A. Styles B. Staging C. Colour D. Set E. Props F. Costume G. Hair & Make Up H. Lighting FX I. Sound FX J. Special FX K. DNA: Location Design (Set, Props, Lighting & Sound Ideas) L. DNA: Character Design (Costume, Hair & Make up Ideas) M. Terminology Glossary Included: An in-depth 34 page GCSE Design Guidebook Please note: You will need a copy of ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly to accompany this resource. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: A Form Template for the HOD or Director of Drama/Expressive Arts to use with any directors of co-curricular shows or exam texts. This useful form safeguards the department against any issues relating to negative feedback from audience or staff relating to the content of shows selected for performance of pupils of any age. Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Included: Production Proposal Form 2019/20 Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the form in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: A Useful Contract Form Template for the directors of co-curricular shows or exam texts. This useful form protects productions from unnecessary absence from cast and crew members. Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Included: Production Rehearsal Contract Template Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the contract in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: A Powerpoint that I use for the lesson on creating movement and physical theatre using the Frantic Assembly method of ‘Fluff’ Category: Physical Theatre Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Frantic Assembly Practitioner Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle) GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle) Please note: Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: A resources with lots of links to the work of Frantic Assembly that is useful to share with pupils so that they can conduct their own exploration into methods and previous work of FA! Category: Physical Theatre Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Frantic Assembly Practitioner Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle) GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle) Please note: Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas. Included: 20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Time Please note: Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: A selection of devised scenes that are useful springboards in helping pupils compose their own scene scripts for the devsiing units. A range of scenes here covering different topics, plus 2 full GCSE Full Mark Devised Scripts! Category: Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle) GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle) Included: 15x Short 1-3 page scenes written specifically for GCSE Component One Devised Work 2x Full (3 Person) Group Devised Scripts GCSE Component One (Grief & Perfection - Both Physical Theatre in style but adaptable) Please note: Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas. Included: 20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Happiness Please note: Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!