Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 23 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Actor, Writer and Director. Please get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 23 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Actor, Writer and Director. Please get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 3 Drama curriculum planning for 2025 and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this 10 extensive tried-and-tested resource bundle which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 3. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Silent Movies
Advert Theatre
Romeo and Juliet
Commedia D’el Arte
Greek Theatre
Pantomime
Macbeth
“Let Him Have It!”: The Case of Craig and Bentley
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations
KS3 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for 2025 and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this 10 extensive tried-and-tested scheme resource bundle which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 2. All schemes come with detailed powerpoints and are therefore good-to-go. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
Rainforests
Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition
The Iron Man
Kensuke’s Kingdom
KS2 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
Explore the classic SILENT MOVIE genre using this 8-week Drama powerpoint resource pack, which investigates in detail all the key aspects of what made silent movies so popular 100 years ago.
This scheme comes complete with detailed powerpoints and assessment rubric, so no planning needed, it’s ready to go!
Lesson 1:- Introduction
Lesson 2:- Stock Characters
Lesson 3:- Planning
Lesson 4&5:- Filming
Lesson 6:- Sales Pitches
Lesson 7:- Movie Premieres
Lesson 8:- Extension Task
Check out this fun monologue resource pack, full of 10 exciting solo performance opportunities:
Christmas
Halloween
Healthy Eating
Super Heroes and Villains
Dinosaurs
Farmyard Animals
Ancient Greek myths
Gunpowder Plot
Monsters
World War I and II
Looking for some fun and festive CHRISTMAS monologues??
Check out this selection of six short monologues that explore the following characters:
Santa
Rudolph
Snowman
Christmas Present
Elf
Christmas Tree
Looking for some fun and spooky HALLOWEEN monologues??
Check out this selection of eight short monologues that explore the following haunting characters:
Witch
Black Cat
Pumpkin
Mummy
Count Dracula
Werewolf
Ghost
Zombie
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 3 Drama curriculum planning for the upcoming academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration?
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this extensive tried-and-tested resource bundle, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 3. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Characterisation and Improvisation
Greek Theatre
Romeo and Juliet
Commedia D’ell Arte
Blood Brothers
Silent Movies
“Let Him Have It!”: The Case of Craig and Bentley
KS3 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this extensive tried-and-tested scheme resource bundle which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 2. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
Rainforests
The Iron Man
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
KS2 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
Do you have some masks in your Drama department that you feel are currently collecting dust and not getting the use that they could??
Here is a MASK bundle to provide inspiration, ideal for Year 5-9 classes, which offers the chance to explore a wide variety of techniques and opportunities.
Having Fun With Masks (Years 5-7)
Greek Theatre (Years 6-8)
Commedia D’ell Arte (Years 7-9)
This extensive tried-and-tested bundle includes:
Lesson Powerpoints
Schemes of work
Lesson plans
Assessment criteria levels
Cover lesson activities
Unit Overviews
Assessment Guides
Explore the classic play of ERNIE’S INCREDIBLE ILLUCINATIONS by Alan Ayckbourn, using this extensive Drama resource pack which investigates in detail all the key characters, scenarios and themes.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
This tried-and-tested scheme includes…
Lesson 1:- Introduction and Opening scene (Characterisation and Status)
Lesson 2:- Soldiers and Slow Motion (Action and Slow Motion)
Lesson 3:- Fairground Barkers (Exaggeration and Enthusiasm)
Lesson 4:- Auntie May and the Fairground (Atmosphere and Slow Motion)
Lesson 5:- Mid-Term Reflection (Skills Audit)
Lesson 6:- The Library (Transitions and Reality vs Fantasy)
Lesson 7:- The End (Reflection and Improvisation)
Lesson 8:- Create-your-own-Illucination (Improvisation and Genre)
Lesson 9:- News Report (Addressing the Audience and Transitions)
Lesson 10:- End of Term Reflection (Topic review)
An 8-week Advert Theatre scheme of work, exploring creating, rehearsing, performing, recording, editing, promoting and presenting a chosen product.
This tried-and-tested pack includes powerpoints that allow pupils to develop their understanding, confidence and creativity by developing an advert of their choice.
A great opportunity for young actors to explore this media format and follow the creative and logistical process with a team.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1: Advert Theatre introduction
Lesson 2: Advert planning and rehearsing
Lessons 3&4: Advert filming
Lesson 5: Advert editing
Lesson 6: Advert sales pitch
Lesson 7: Advert premieres
Lesson 8: Advert reflection
A 6-week Mask scheme of work, exploring techniques and scenarios.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
This tried-and-tested pack allows pupils to develop their understanding, confidence and creativity with masks.
A great opportunity for young actors to explore this traditional art-form, although with a modern twist!
Are you looking for examples of how to explore Michael Morpurgo’s stories in a fun and interactive way?
An ideal resource for both Drama and English lessons.
This fun and extensive resource pack includes Kensuke’s Kingdom and Blodin the Beast schemes, exploring a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for Morpurgo’s writing
Powerpoints
Scheme of work
Unit Evaluation
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
Are you looking for guidance and examples that will work as an effective prompt for your pupils to succeed in their Cambridge Drama written exam?
Component 1 – Written examination
Written paper, 2 hours 30 minutes, 80 marks
This written examination has three sections. Candidates are advised to divide their time equally between each section.
Looking for fun and challenging quizzes?
Check out these 20-question Quizzes to entertain your tutor group, class, colleagues…
Christmas
Roald Dahl
Shakespeare
Are you looking for inspiration in preparation for celebrating Roald Dahl’s birthday - 13th September??
Check out this fun 20-question Quiz to entertain your tutor group, class, colleagues…
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for the upcoming academic year and beyond?
Teaching Drama with Year 3 and/or 4 for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If so, check out this bundle of 8 extensive tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year - no planning needed!
Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition
Rainforests
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Around the World
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
Ancient Greeks
Drama Club scripts
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for this academic year and beyond?
Teaching Drama with Year 5 and/or 6 for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If so, check out this bundle of extensive tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure for all schemes.
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations
Pantomime
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Super Heroes and Villains
Having Fun With Masks
Looking to refresh your Drama planning for this academic year and beyond?
Starting up a new Drama curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and need help??
If so, check out this varied selection of KS2, 3, 4 and 5 resources. These 15 tried-and-tested schemes that are ideal for Year 3 to Year 13 classes, exploring a wide range of topics and themes.
This extensive bundle includes…
Schemes of work
Lesson powerpoints
Unit overviews
Assessment criteria
Schedule plans
Assessment trackers
Assignment briefs
Assessment rubrics
Evaluation forms
Scripts
Looking to refresh your Drama curriculum for next academic year and beyond?
Setting up a Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for help??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this fantastic selection of 20 fun tried-and-tested KS2 and 3 materials.
All schemes come with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources - they are ready to go, with no planning needed.
Schemes of work
Powerpoints
Assessment criteria
Assessment rubrics
Digital workbooks
Evaluations
Unit overviews
Scripts
Cover lesson resources
