Review

National Drama's 30th Birthday Conference

Workshop Review
A day of impassioned discussion and dynamic workshops that made for a fresh and reinvigorated approach to Drama teaching
 Teachers taking part in workshops at the National Drama conference
Teachers taking part in workshops at the National Drama conference - ALISTAIR LARK

National Drama is the largest and longest existing specialist association for Drama teachers and practitioners, and this day was held to celebrate its creation and the history of the work achieved over the last 30 years. With an exciting and varied programme which included founding members and supporters (including Patrice Baldwin, Professor Andy Kempe and Dr Geoff Readman), it looked to be an excellent day fusing theory, practice, and academic perspectives.

Andrew Loretto (Director at Hat Fair) introduced his notion of creating stories based on a setting; much of which has been successful in international locations. Even though the conference hotel setting did not necessarily provide the most interesting stimulus, this was a vision that could be transferred to richer spaces.

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