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Drama Now! and the Way Ahead - more info and to book
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Youth Theatres
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New Publications
Drama to Inspire: a London Drama Guide to excellent practice in drama for young people
Edited by John Coventon
This new book is a collection of practice based accounts by fifteen leading practitioners who have had a connection with London Drama, including Dorothy Heathcote, Jonothan Neelands, Andy Kempe and Daniel Shindler.
More info and/or buy here
Order in the Chaos
by Danielle Mackenzie
This new practical resource book by Danielle Mackenzie published by London Drama provides teachers with seven exciting units of work and materials designed for the GCSE Edexcel Drama Examintion, New Specification, helping to organise "Order" in all that potential "Chaos".
Published as a downloadable E-Book.
More info and download here
Stanislavski in Practice: exercises for students
by Nick O'Brien
This book is an unparalleled step-by-step guide to Stanislavski’s System. Each element of the System is covered practically through studio exercises and jargon-free discussion.
More info and/or buy here
London Drama Members!
Get 5% discount on Drama to Inspire, Order in the Chaos, Stanislavski in Practice and all London Drama books. (Log in required.) Applies also to members of National Drama and English Speaking Board. Find out more
Personal Reflection on London Drama and Post 16
Giulia James says: 'London Drama has informed enriched and provided ongoing information CPD and guidance for my post-16 teaching practice.
'I first came across London Drama while enrolled as an MA Student in Performance Studies with Central School of Speech and Drama in 2001. I thought I had stumbled on a treasure chest, as without having to spend many time consuming efforts in searching for relevant resources, I had the opportunity to access, all in one place, so many good quality Books on so many aspects of Drama which were nurtured through sound Educational practice, in the plethora of all aspects of Performing Arts.
'The vast range informing teaching techniques as well as stage craft, showed London Drama’s commitment to established current research, with a true sense of purpose towards strengthening the context of Drama in Education to the world of current performance practice.
'It was refreshing to find a dedicated and well sourced organization, with charitable status, which campaigned through research education and dissemination of good practice, acknowledging and celebrating the importance for ensuring two worlds, often driven apart by ignorance, would collaborate to the mutual advantage of both.
'Becoming a member of London Drama has enabled me to continue the research and teaching work as an alumni of Central School of Speech and Drama while developing and improving my practice, ensuring that my teaching and involvement in Performing Arts continues being informed and relevant to the current cultural evolution.
'Since I started taking part in the practical workshops, I have worked with some of the most influential theatre companies and practitioners that have risen to distinguish themselves in the arena of Performance; the uniqueness of accessible yet challenging training, opportunities for collaborating and networking with other artists, teachers and practitioners, and promoting high standards amongst students, can be witnessed by the different vital genres on offer: from home spun, such as the RSC and many other London Theatres, to avant-garde, site specific and beyond.
'As well as LD, I recommend: The Centre for Performance Research.'
Coming up
Drama Now! ~ and the Way Ahead
Thursday 12 & Friday 13 April 2012: All day both days.
Venue: Goldsmiths College, New Cross SE14 6NW
Led by drama/theatre practitioners and young people.
At a time when the arts in education are under increasing challenge, the Conference is designed to inspire and support anyone with an interest in or professional engagement with Educational Drama and Theatre whether in London, or elsewhere.
Our aim is to make links, and put you, the wide range of practitioners, in touch with one another - to share current projects and practice.
Featuring: Cecily O'Neill (keynote), with workshops from:
Adam Annand, Andy Kempe, Daniel Shindler, Lucy Cuthbertson, Paul Sutton.
Performance by Corelli College.
More info and to book here.
Members discount fees here. (Log in needed)
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Organisations
STEP is a borough-wide partnership linking the theatre community and education and youth sector in the London Borough of Southwark.
STEP aims to equalise, extend and deepen the theatre and drama experience of all young people living in Southwark through the development of strategic partnerships between schools, youth and community groups and theatres and performing arts organisations.
STEP's objective is to work closely with Southwark schools, youth and community groups and theatres and performing arts organisations to develop creative approaches to learning and provide innovative projects which stimulate children and young people's personal development and contribute to their educational attainment.
Find out more here.
