This scheme of work is based on three of the more well-known Greek myths: Pandora’s Box; Perseus and Medusa; Jason and the Golden Fleece This scheme is most suitable for Year 7 and
Year 8, although...
Theatre design is a tricky art form. It has a very short life, at best for the length of the run. But mostly it only gets attention until the actors come to do their work; if it doesn’t fade into the...
KS 3
Within this scheme of work students learn about the true story of Lizzie Borden, read and perform the play A Memory of Lizzie by David Foxton, learn the drama techniques of characterisation, Freytag’s...
KS 4
While there are many changing/evolving definitions of Game Theory, it is essentially a complicated mathematical idea which explains how a strategic game is played. It studies how people’s choices...
KS 5
This scheme of work uses a range of games, improvisation and devising exercises, character explorations and discussions to explore some of the key moments and themes in Danny, the Champion of the...
Theatre History
This scheme of work was created during lockdown when all our lessons had to be online and distance learning was taking place. It was adapted as practical lessons were added in as we were allowed to...
KS 3
It has been argued that with greater understanding of DNA and other technological advances in the coming years, it will become almost impossible to get away with certain crimes. What a wonderful...
KS 3
The subject of physical theatre is huge and encompasses numerous dramatic strategies and skills. This scheme of work acts as an introduction to some of the techniques traditionally used as strategies...
KS 4
Jerzy Grotowski is one of the most influential and important theatre practitioners. His groundbreaking work and approach to actor training is central to the development of a huge range of acting...
KS 5
This scheme of work loosely explores the whole book of Narnia, focussing on some of the key characters and moments. It offers students a greater understanding of the story while challenging and...
KS 2
The following scheme is aimed at introducing marketing, ticket sales, programming and recruitment pay to students in KS3. It can be run as a whole unit but just as easily dropped in as individual...
KS 3
This scheme of six two-hour sessions suggests a continuous story to develop characters and explore how realities can impact and shape people. There are alternative suggestions of different scenarios...
KS 3
This scheme of six two-hour sessions creates a story from a piece of crowd behaviour with several characters sporting credible backstories explaining why they are there and with a focus on some drama...
KS 4
I have found the theme of urban myths to be a good one to use in drama class, as not only is it a popular one - all students can recall a few of these stories given a bit of prompting - they are also...
KS 5
This scheme of work is designed as a series of workshops. It introduces a practical exploration of The Ash Girl by Timberlake Wertenbaker for a scripted performance and prepares students to write on...
Plays for Study