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Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!

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Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
50 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimulus Vol. 1 - Themes/Topics/Ideas/Messages - Images, Quotes, etc.
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50 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimulus Vol. 1 - Themes/Topics/Ideas/Messages - Images, Quotes, etc.

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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!
150 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimuli Complete Bundle - Themes/Topics/Ideas/Messages - Images, Quotes, etc.
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150 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimuli Complete Bundle - Themes/Topics/Ideas/Messages - Images, Quotes, etc.

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In this bundle you get three stimuli packs (each pack contains 50 pieces of stimulus) to use when creating devised theatre with your pupils. Included: 50 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimulus Vol.1 50 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimulus Vol.2 50 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimulus Vol.3 For more details please see the descriptions on each resource item. You save 25% by purchasing this bundle as opposed to buying each one separately!
GCSE DNA by Dennis Kelly Design Guide Booklet - Staging/Styles/Lighting/Sound/Costume/Set/Props
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GCSE DNA by Dennis Kelly Design Guide Booklet - Staging/Styles/Lighting/Sound/Costume/Set/Props

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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!
Improvisation SOW Used with KS3 / KS4 / KS5 or Year 9/10/11/12/13 Drama Students GCSE A Level
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Improvisation SOW Used with KS3 / KS4 / KS5 or Year 9/10/11/12/13 Drama Students GCSE A Level

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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!
Production Proposal Form Template (Theatre Shows, Musicals, Fringe, Festivals etc.)
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Production Proposal Form Template (Theatre Shows, Musicals, Fringe, Festivals etc.)

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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!
Silver Arts Award - Unit Breakdowns and booklets for Candidates (user-friendly and accessible!)
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Silver Arts Award - Unit Breakdowns and booklets for Candidates (user-friendly and accessible!)

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A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted these handouts as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Silver Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: User-friendly handouts are a great start to stimulate ideas from candidates required to pass the Silver Arts Award. Included: Unit Booklet Handouts for initial ideas for the two units in the Silver Arts Award (excludes Unit 1: Part C) Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. 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!
Bronze Arts Award Introduction Booklet for Candidates (Initial Ideas, and Skills)
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Bronze Arts Award Introduction Booklet for Candidates (Initial Ideas, and Skills)

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A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this handout as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Bronze Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 4 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: User-friendly handout introduction booklet as a great way to start to stimulate ideas from candidates required to pass the Bronze Arts Award. Included: Introduction Booklet Handout, Bronze Arts Award Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. 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!
Devising Theatre Stimuli Pack - Happiness - Images, Poems, Quotes, Songs etc. Drama Theme/Topic
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Devising Theatre Stimuli Pack - Happiness - Images, Poems, Quotes, Songs etc. Drama Theme/Topic

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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!
Drama Department Event or Dinner Quiz No.1 - 3 Rounds (Musical, Theatre, TV, Film)
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Drama Department Event or Dinner Quiz No.1 - 3 Rounds (Musical, Theatre, TV, Film)

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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!
Social Media, Modern Technology & 1984 George Orwell - Resource For Brecht SOW KS4/5 Drama Theatre
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Social Media, Modern Technology & 1984 George Orwell - Resource For Brecht SOW KS4/5 Drama Theatre

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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!
The Diary of Anne Frank - Resource For Brecht SOW KS4/5 Drama Theatre WW11
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The Diary of Anne Frank - Resource For Brecht SOW KS4/5 Drama Theatre WW11

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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!
Directing SOW Drama Theatre KS3 KS4 KS5 Director
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Directing SOW Drama Theatre KS3 KS4 KS5 Director

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A note from the author: I use this scheme of work with my Year 9 classes, as not only does it offer exciting and creative opportunities, but it also allows for complex exploration how to direct. The students assessment allows them to experience both directing a piece of drama and to be directed in a piece of drama. Objective Overview of Director SOW § To explore a variety of ways to direct others, and to develop and hone the skills of a competent director. § Students should recognise the communicative powers of theatre, and ensure all work aims to evoke a response or provide a message to the intended audience. § Students to play around with script extracts, and block sections of text. § Students should collaborate effectively with other group members. Included: In-depth Scheme of Work Lesson Resources (Worksheets, Scripts, Activity Sheets, Evaluations) Assessment Instructions Please note: You may want to purchase ‘The Believers’ by Bryony Lavery, ‘Spring Awakening’ by Georg Buchner and ‘Tristan & Yseult’ by Kneehigh, or ‘Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage’ however any extract duologues can work for the main assessment. 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!
GCSE Devising Homework Resource - fun way to ensure pupils bring additional stimuli for group work!
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GCSE Devising Homework Resource - fun way to ensure pupils bring additional stimuli for group work!

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A note from the author: I use this with my pupils. If everyone in a group brings in everything on the sheet then the group can share a mini-bag of pic ‘n’ mix sweets for that lesson(not included in this resource :-) ) Category: 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. Does not include real pic ‘n’ mix! 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!
Devising Stimuli - Illuminating Illustrations Poster for Drama & Theatre - GCSE A Level KS3
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Devising Stimuli - Illuminating Illustrations Poster for Drama & Theatre - GCSE A Level KS3

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A note from the author: I created these posters to add a contemporary feel to my studios and classrooms. They give a real boost to creativity and imagination for my students, especially when they are creatively blocked or stuck. These work well in A4 or A3 as posters / visual displays, or I have also used them as handouts for group devising as A4 and A5 sizes, individually laminated or combined to make a booklet. Included: 1x Illuminating Illustrations - Devising Stimuli Poster Please note: This resource is also part of a bundle / collection of all devising posters. 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!
Augusto Boal Poster - Theatre Drama Practitioner Theatre Oppressed Forum Theatre Display
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Augusto Boal Poster - Theatre Drama Practitioner Theatre Oppressed Forum Theatre Display

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A note from the author: I have this poster on my studio walls as a fun and informative way for students to gain initial exposure to Augusto Boal. Overview of Resource: 1 x Practitioner Poster - Augusto Boal Category: Practitioner Posters Pack (Bundle) Included: 1x Poster Please note: Purchasing this poster allows you to amend and reproduce it for use in your school. 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!
Line Learning Stations - Activity to help students learn scripts - Monologues Exams Productions Play
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Line Learning Stations - Activity to help students learn scripts - Monologues Exams Productions Play

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A note from the author: I use these 8 stations as a lesson to help my students prep for examinations and assessments. I spread the 8 stations around the room and split up the students who carousel or rotate around the different stations, exposing them to a variety of fun and useful ways in which they can learn lines. This is also really useful for learning lines for co curricular drama such as school productions, plays, performances, monologues, LAMDA, drama clubs etc. Category: School Production Bundle Resources Included: 8 Station Guides for Learning Lines Stations Include: Station 1 - Intrapersonal Station 2 - Chunking Station 3 - Kineasthetic Station 4 - Mnemonics Station 5 - Visual Station 6 - Experimental Station 7 - Aural Station 8 - Buddy Up Please note: Purchasing this resource allows you to use it in any way you would like. You will need to provide certain resources for some of the stations: Station 1 - Intrapersonal (spare paper & pens) Station 2 - Chunking (highlighters in a range of colours) Station 3 - Kineasthetic Station 4 - Mnemonics (cue cards or spare paper) Station 5 - Visual (spare paper and pens) Station 6 - Experimental Station 7 - Aural (audio recording device such as the students’ phones) Station 8 - Buddy Up 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!
Gold Arts Award Letter Template for Parents / Guardians
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Gold Arts Award Letter Template for Parents / Guardians

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A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this letter template to support my communication of the Gold Arts Award. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: A template letter to send to parents / guardians with details of the Gold Arts Award and example money costs (which should be adjusted for each centre). Included: Gold Arts Award letter template Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. 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!
Silver Arts Award Introduction Booklet for Candidates (Initial Ideas and Skills) Trinity College
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Silver Arts Award Introduction Booklet for Candidates (Initial Ideas and Skills) Trinity College

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A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this handout as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Silver Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: User-friendly handout introduction booklet as a great way to start to stimulate ideas from candidates required to pass the Silver Arts Award. Included: Introduction Booklet Handout, Silver Arts Award Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. 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!
Bronze Arts Award Letter Template for Parents / Guardians
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Bronze Arts Award Letter Template for Parents / Guardians

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A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this letter template to support my communication of the Bronze Arts Award. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: A template letter to send to parents / guardians with details of the Bronze Arts Award and example money costs (which should be adjusted for each centre). Included: Bronze Arts Award letter template Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. 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!