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 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.

Introduce your students to the fabulous story of Macbeth resulting in a whole class performance of the play in 20 minutes! Various activities and games to introduce characters and themes are included including Whoosh! and freeze frames. A synopsis of the story and the story broken into scenes are included to be allocated to small groups to dramatise in their own way to join together for an end class performance. A list of connected tasks is also included for use as homeworks or if working in a classroom. Characterisation Movement Dialogue Narration Style

This scheme of work will help develop your students’ physical skills through a number of warm-ups, exercises and tasks. It will help build their confidence to explore different ways of moving, support characterisation and help to execute physical theatre effectively and their understanding of companies like Frantic Assembly.

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.

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.

10 drama warm-ups using socially distanced guidelines, These include vocal, physical, characterisation and improvisation.Suitable for age 8 to 18 as can be adapted to suit as suggested in the Teacher’s Notes. Power Point and printable pdf file. Please read before you buy in case not suitable for your school’s structure/policies Thank you

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 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 resource includes a short script featuring most of the well-loved characters of this tale. I have added Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee too. A cast list is included and a synopsis of the story for those unfamiliar with the plot or for playing Whoosh as an introduction and a list of suggestions for music and sound. Suitable for all ages with scope for a large cast.

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.

This resource includes a script, cast list, ideas for props, sound and music and a synopsis of the story for those unfamiliar with the plot or for playing Whoosh to introduce the events and characters. Suitable for all ages and a large cast, the script also suggest opportunities for movement/dance.

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 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

This scheme of work explores Olwen Wymark’s ‘Find Me’ in numerous ways. The tasks explore use of voice and movement, off text work, characterisation, plot and context.

This complete scheme of work explores the plot, characters, themes and context of this classic comedy. Skills included over ten 100 minute session are: Vocal awareness Physicalisation Language Characterisation Interpretation Non-verbal communication Visual, aural and spatial aspects Context

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.

Based on the well loved book by Roald Dahl, this scheme of work uses the play text adapted by David Wood. Several lessons will introduce the students to the characters, plot and use of song. Characterisation Use of voice Use of physical skills Interpretation of song Creating a sequel

This scheme of work will introduce your students to the basic principles of using masks in theatre. The unit uses Trestle masks but can be adapted to suit. The range of warm-ups and ten tasks incorporates the key features and terms of using masks including clocking, centres of weight, facing front and passing focus. These explorations lead up to creating a masked group piece. Would also be a useful introduction to lead into Commedia D’ell Arte. Characterisation Body language Gesture Speed Weight Timing Stance

This complete scheme of work explores Berkoff’s ‘Agamemnon’ through a variety of practical tasks. Berkoff’s style is used to introduce students to this practitioner and how he has modernised the ancient Greek story. Design aspects are encouraged too to support the practical exploration. An intense, physical scheme of work. Please also see my scheme of work on Berkoff’s .Metamorphosis’. Skills included over eight 100 minute session are: Vocal awareness Physicalisation Language Characterisation Interpretation Non-verbal communication Visual, aural and spatial aspects Context