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 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 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 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.

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.

Beautiful story from Bali, very different to traditional fairytales. A clear narrative to enable students to dramatise the story in their own way. Lots of interesting characters and scope for physical theatre. Options for multi-roling, narration, characterisation, exploring use of music and sound effects and costume. This powerpoint leads the students through the process of turning page to stage with connected warm-up to introduce the story. The story is included and a script adapted from the original story as printable documents and a detailed scheme of work. Can be taught over 3/4 75 minutes lessons but could be adapted/condensed depending on the length of your lessons. Several worksheets are also included for extension work in various areas that could be used for homework or classroom lessons.

A bundle of Drama activities to set students you are unable to physically see to teach. Various tasks including characterisation, preparing monologues for performance, set and costume design, script writing, response to music and art. Suitable for ages 11 to 18 as can be adapted according to suit set texts and particular styles being studied. Useful as preparation for performance and written exams and group work when back in class.

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