Introduction to Physical Theatre SOL

Unlock Creative Potential with Physical Theatre: A Dynamic Lesson Bundle for Teachers
Ignite your students’ imagination and collaboration with this engaging bundle of physical theatre lessons, designed for 11-14 year-olds. Whether you’re an experienced drama teacher or a non-specialist, these clear, step-by-step lessons are easy to deliver, making them perfect for any classroom setting. Each lesson promotes teamwork, creativity, and physical control, using innovative approaches to theatre that will captivate students and make learning enjoyable.

Trust: Build the foundations of teamwork, physical control, and communication. A perfect starting point for students new to drama or physical theatre.
Body Props: Foster creativity and collaboration as students use their bodies to create inanimate objects, solving challenges that develop trust and confidence.
Slow Motion: A fun, unique challenge that encourages students to explore slow-motion movement, characterisation, and exaggerated expression through the “Slow Motion Samurai” class battle. Includes music tracks for added drama.
Working in Partnership: Introduce Frantic Assembly’s ‘Chair Duets’ and explore how movement communicates relationships and subtext. This lesson is safe, simple, and includes music suggestions.
Working as an Ensemble: Inspired by “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” students will explore collaborative movement and ensemble work to creatively represent journeys and stories using Frantic Assembly techniques.
Assessment and Evaluation: A culminating lesson where students apply everything they’ve learned to create original physical theatre performances. Includes assessment criteria, a lesson plan, and music to support the performance process.
This bundle offers everything you need to deliver engaging and dynamic physical theatre lessons, providing students with hands-on, collaborative experiences. Empower your students to develop key drama skills while having fun in the process!