We’ve been starting back classes over the last couple of weeks and it makes me feel a little nostalgic. Lots of new faces arriving and students seeing us after the summer holiday break. There are students who are reunited after shifting classes or days. There are lots of friendly faces, smiles, slight nervousnesses, whispered gossip […]
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Five drama games to beat the screens!
Here are five drama games designed to get your kids moving and thinking creatively these holidays. 1. Prop, Person, Place – this is one of my all time favourite drama games. Good for all ages. Write up 5-10 locations on different pieces of paper. These could be familiar spaces like kitchen, school playground or more imaginative like […]
End of Year Production
The production this year has been a lot of fun. We had six different shows, showcasing a diverse range of scenes. The children loved building towards the production with their friends, working hard on their characterisations and confidence in order to perform for their families and friends as best they can. They also loved being […]
How to get into character
Getting into character can be difficult, especially if you’re playing someone very different to you! Here are some tips to help you put yourself in the characters shoes. Try Out Different Ideas There is not one way of performing a character. Try out all the different interpretations you can think of with your teacher, parent, […]
How to find the perfect prose passage
A prose passage is a piece of text from a book that you recite from memory. Prose passages can be a super-fun way to perform a piece from your favourite book! You can find them yourself, or get help from a teacher. Here’s some things to look for when you’re trying to find a prose […]