This powerpoint leads the students through the story of Pandora’s Box, its themes and characters. They then use the story to dramatise a narrative thinking about how to distinguish between the characters of Gods and Mortals and how to personify the things that emerge from the box allowing scope for physical theatre/dance/music and creating their own dialogue. A synopsis of the story and a sheet of the main points for the students are included. Could lead on to exploring Greek Theatre.

This 5 page scheme of work will help to develop the students’ acting techniques. It includes connected games and warm-ups to explore character work and acting and then has a number of tasks using the theories of Stanislavski and Brecht to put what they have explored into practice.

This resource bundle includes a script, cast list and plot synopsis. It has scope for music and dance and accommodates a large cast, many of Oompa Loopas are added! Suitable for any age group

This scheme of work and powerpoint is an introduction to the styles and features of Slapstick and Farce. It include clear examples, ideas for clips to watch, the history of the styles and connected warm-ups. After exploring both styles and experimenting, it leads the students into creating a comedy farce piece using features of Slapstick. Comedy Slapstick Mime Response to music Props and costume

This three lesson unit introduces the students to Antonin Artaud’s Theatre of Cruelty. Connected warm-ups are included leading to a group devised piece using fairytales as a stimulus to create a piece in this style incorporating the key features. Style Form Characterisation Narration Use of sound Use of movement Use of gesture

This scheme of work offers an introduction to Brecht. Various exercises and practical tasks will help the students to understand his ideas and theories and apply them to their own devising and performance work. The 6 page unit includes tasks to explore: Archetypes and Gestus 3rd person V-effeckt Episodic structure A list of his techniques is included at the end of the scheme which could be printed off as a hand-out/checklist for the students. The unit ends with a practical tasks using ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’ as a stimulus to create their own Brechtian piece.

This complete scheme of work uses three different stimuli to inspire students to devise drama based on the theme of ‘Captives’. The scheme which would last between 6 and 8 lessons depending on length includes opportunities for discussion, exploration, devising, rehearsing, performance and evaluation. Connected warm-ups and exercises are included and tasks range from pair, trio and group work sizes. The tasks incorporate a huge range of drama techniques such as: Still Image Thought Tracking Cross cutting Movement Space Levels Voice Music Flash back There is also a slide of some images to provoke discussion and a sheet of suggested written tasks to help the students record their exploration.

This unit of work will introduce Absurdism and Theatre of the Absurd to the students. This scheme of work can be delivered over 4/5 lessons depending on length and includes connected warm-ups, tasks and opportunity for discussion. Aspects include: Status Sub-text Stream of Conscious Lucky’s speech from ‘Waiting for Godot’ is used for inspiration. A handout for the students with facts and features is also included.

A unit of work for students to learn about the style of Melodrama and using the elements to create a Silent Movie. They will learn about the stock characters of Melodrama and the style of acting. Using facial expression, characterisation, comedy and clear mime, a story will be created that can be filmed. The students will respond to various music (Charlie Chaplin is ideal) to show moods for each scene and also have the opportunity to use placards to link the story together. Some basic stage combat and chases is incorporated two. Can be taught over three 75-minute lessons resulting in performance and evaluation as well as providing the opportunity to source props and costumes and make placards as homework in preparation for the end performance. This pack includes three power points, a printable scene structure to give the students and an intensive scheme of work with built in games/warm-ups connected to the topic.

This scheme of work will help your students develop their vocal skills to improve performance work through a range of exercises and tasks. Breathing Volume Pitch Diction Use of pause

This powerpoint guides the students into understanding what a Still Image is and how it differs from a freeze-frame. It includes warm-up activities and practical tasks to enable the students to understand how to create effective Still Images and the key features. Events and then emotions are used with the chance to use music and lighting and explore the idea of transitions to build up to create Image Theatre. A valuable technique to learn that can enhance future drama work.

This unit of work explores the plot, characters and context of Mark Wheeller’s play. Various practical tasks incorporating characterisation, movement, voice, space and text and off text work.

This scheme of work explores the play based on the much loved book by David Almond. It includes connected games and warm ups and group tasks using choral work, movement and vocal skills to explore plot, characters and themes. Tasks are linked to the text and off-text work and use many dramatic techniques. Questions are suggested for evaluation after each task and the scheme lasts four to five lessons depending on their length.

This resource includes a short script that has scope for adapting and options for dances. Many parts which can be extended. A synopsis of the story for those unfamiliar with the plot or for playing Whoosh as an introduction. It also includes a cast list and ideas for sound and music to use.

This unit encourages students to think about what a stage set can depict to an audience and how it can also be used as a stimulus. The students will enter the space to a pre-set stage set and have to make decisions on where it is, who it might involve, what has happened and what might happen next. Era Location Characters Plot Suspense/tension

This scheme of work explores Lorca’s ‘Blood Wedding’ through a comprehensive list of tasks. These include tasks to look at voice, movement, space, choral work, characterisation, plot and sub plot. Also applying the concepts of Brecht and Stanislavski to enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding. Lorca’s beautiful, poetic language is incorporated alongside folklore and the Andalusian landscape with heaps of imagery to experiment with. Skills included over many sessions are: Vocal awareness Physicalisation Language Characterisation Interpretation Non-verbal communication Visual, aural and spatial aspects Context

A collection of games and exercises aimed at older students. These act as good ice breakers at the start of term and also encourage confidence and more challenging aspects to develop their skills.Each is fully explained with some examples and some extension work where appropriate.

This powerpoint will introduce students to the technique of thought-tracking. As they understand the key features of successful thought-tracking, the unit then moves on the thought-tunnel and conscience-alley. 3 practical tasks to give them the confidence to use these skills in their own drama work to enhance plot and characterisation.

This resource bundle includes a script, cast list and several options of additional dialogue (tourists, children, seagulls and sharks) depending on your cast size. I have included ideas for costume and props, lighting and sound effects It is suitable for all ages and can be adapted accordingly.

This resource includes a script, cast list and ideas for sound and music to use. Suitable for a large cast or all ages with room for expansion and includes options for dance. The script can be adapted/changed to include topical/local jokes.