An introduction to the concept of mirroring using movement. This distinguishes the difference between copying and mirroring and encourages pair work. A good ice breaker for a one off lesson with a new class as no dialogue is required. Concentration Focus Timing Clarity of movement Speed Shape Size Co-ordination Response to music

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 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 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 unit of work uses paintings as a stimulus to create effective drama. This four lesson scheme of work includes warm-ups and practical activities to inspire the creation of character, plot and dialogue. THree paintings are included in the powerpoint to allow the students to create a three scene piece of drama: before the painting, the actual painting and after the painting. Movement and music could also be added to enhance the drama. The paintings I have used are: ‘Nighthawks’ by Edward Hopper ‘The Fight Between Carnival and Lent’ by Pieter Bruegel the Elder ‘First Class’ by LS Lowry But this unit would work with many others of your own choice.

This unit uses a shoebox filled with various items as a stimulus for devising a group piece. The students will look at the contents of the box and establish connections and create plot, characters and location. The scheme of work suggests objects to place in the box. One box can be used for a whole class or a variety of boxes can be created so each group has their own.

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 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 uses urban legends as a starting point for devising. It includes several lesson exploring the key features of urban legends in a powerpoint. Several urban legends are included and a sheet of key features for students to check they are including the right things. Style/form Characterisation Narration Role play Music Sound effects

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.

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 resources includes a short script involving the main events and characters of this well-loved story. I have also included ideas for sound effects and music and a synopsis for those who are not familiar with the story or for playing Whoosh as an introduction to the plot. It is suitable for age 7 and up and can accommodate many roles which can be expanded with more Lost Boys (children) and pirates as necessary.

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 unit of work introduces students to the concepts of prequel and sequel to devise their own drama based on fairy-tales. The powerpoint explains the concepts and gives them the opportunity to explore and experiment with plot, location, character and era. A planning sheet is included and some brief synopses of fairy-tales if inspiration is needed!

This lesson (or two lessons depending on length) introduces students to the names of parts of the stage. It also include practical activities to reinforce where the parts of the stage are, explains stage right and stage left and explores the use of the split stage.

This bundle includes 6 handouts for your students to help them understand the differences in dramatic styles and the key features that they consist of. Included are: Absurdism Agit-prop Brecht Comedy Commedia Dell Arte Style sheet (short definitions of various styles) Theatre of Cruelty (Artaud)

This scheme of work uses mime, movement, props, costume, space and comedy as well as music. In section 1, the students will act as mannequins being ‘arranged and dressed’ by one or two students as window dressers. This takes great concentration and stillness and controlled facial expression. The window dresser(s) in contrast should be larger than life characters that are very flamboyant and precise in their work. Shop muzak can be used to help timing and comedic effect. The second section after the dresser is happy with their display involves a change in music and the mannequins gradually come to life. This challenges the students’ movement skills, timing and reactions. A guide is given for the content of each section but the students may have their own ideas for the type of shop display and what happens in the end. Great scope for exploring the use of props, costume, movement and space. Extension of creating dialogue between the mannequins and/or window dressers.

This unit encourages the students to explore different characters, situation, locations and how characters react with each other. Inspired by ‘The Breakfast Club’ , narrative and dialogue can be created when characters are thrown together as strangers. How they react, interact and speak to one another. Preconceived ideas, and qualities they can pretend to have to people who don’t know them. Hot seating Thought tracking Role play Characterisation Back story Journey of a character

This workshop includes Whooshing the story for students not familiar with the plot. Connected warm-ups are included and then Still Images/Tableaux to explore themes of the play. The students can then create scenes from the play which can then be joined together to create a whole class performance of the play. A synopsis of the play and the play broken down into twelve simple sections are included along with instructions to deliver the workshop. Suitable for y6 and upwards as can be differentiated accordingly.

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.