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: Having taught drama of the years I have cultivated a range of stimuli that really stretch and challenge the creativity of my pupils. 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. A selection of 50 amazing pieces of stimulus are included in this pack. Included: 50 pieces of stimulus that have produced exceptional ideas and drama Please note: 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: 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: Having taught drama of the years I have cultivated a range of stimuli that really stretch and challenge the creativity of my pupils. 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. A selection of 50 amazing pieces of stimulus are included in this pack. Included: 50 pieces of stimulus that have produced exceptional ideas and drama Please note: 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 Truth & Lies 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: This was the quiz that I hosted for our annual Drama Department Dinner. 5 rounds, takes approximately 45 mins/1 hour or so depending on numbers and method of scoring (we used the teacher table to score). Our students are placed into different Theatre Companies (drama houses) for various events that they partake in each year. Round 1 - General Theatre, Film & TV Round 2 - Music Round - Name Musical & Song Round 3 - School Drama Department (Make these your own!) Overview of Resources: These resources are for a complete quiz event. Included: Quiz Questions Quiz Answer Sheets Please note: You will have to supply the music for the music round (Round 4). You can source these on Youtube / Spotify. Ensure you cut off with the last line prompt or it may give away the title of the song or some other key piece of information. You will also have to tailor the questions in Round 3 to your own school’s drama department. You can use mine as a basis. 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 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: 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: 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: 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: Having taught drama of the years I have cultivated a range of stimuli that really stretch and challenge the creativity of my pupils. 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. A selection of 50 amazing pieces of stimulus are included in this pack. Included: 50 pieces of stimulus that have produced exceptional ideas and drama Please note: 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 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: 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 Power & Control 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 use these certificates to congratulate my wonderful students in both academic and co-curricular drama & theatre, as well as for their hard work and dedication to school productions. Overview of Resource: These certificates are in the style of ‘Dramatic’. They are also available in: Classic Sparkle Included: 35 x Drama Certificate Templates including: ensemble work kind human being outstanding performance audience interaction classroom contribution lighting design delivering monologue role model supporting others etc… Please note: I like to use a gold or silver marker to fill these in and to print them on cream/white card, both of which can be found from any quality school suppliers or stationery stores. I also print my school logo on the reverse of the card to brand it, therefore you might like to do the same. These certificates are non-editable, apart from writing names of the teacher / director and student on by hand as they come in a PDF format (unless you have PDF editor software). If you would like additional options on the certificates, please contact me or write a review and I will add additional certificates onto this resource pack. I will aim to complete any additions by 2 weeks after the review is posted. 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!