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New Publications

Drama to Inspire

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.

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Order

 

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.

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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.

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London Drama Members!

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A2 Drama and Theatre Studies (Edexcel) £18.99

A2 Drama and Theatre Studies (Edexcel)

A2 Drama and Theatre Studies (Edexcel) £18.99

A2 Drama and Theatre Studies: The Essential Introduction for Edexcel builds on the skills developed during the AS year to provide clear and informative guidance to Units 3 and 4 of the specification. The textbook provides further information on rehearsing, performing, directing and textual analysis, together with new material on deconstructing a script, devising theatre and preparing for the final examination. Features of the text include:

  • overviews of specification and assessment requirements
  • written and practical exercises
  • a glossary of useful words and terms
  • in-depth analysis of the three key plays – Dr Faustus, Lysistrata and Woyzeck
  • extension exercises to stretch the more able student
  • worked examples to illustrate best practice
  • sources for further study
  • advice on study after A Level.

Written by a chief examiner and a principal moderator, this book and its companion volume for AS Level offer informed and supportive exercises to ensure that students reach their maximum potential in achieving A Level success.

Alan Perks is Chief Examiner for Edexcel's A Level Drama and Theatre Studies specification. Alan regularly works with students and teachers across the key stages on individual projects and long term drama strategies. He also teaches across the age ranges, including the A Level course, part-time in a school in Derbyshire.

Jacqueline Porteous is a Principal Moderator for Edexcel's A Level Drama and Theatre Studies specification, and has over 20 years of teaching experience in the discipline. She currently teaches the A Level course and leads a Performing Arts Faculty.

Contents
List of Illustrations
Part 1: Getting Started with the A2 Year 1. Introduction 2. Making Good Use of this Textbook 3. Theatrical Timeline 4. Two Golden Rules 5. Who Are They? Examiners and Moderators Unmasked 6. A Final Few Words Before You Get Started
Part 2: Overview of Unit 3 7. Research and Exploration 8. Development and Structure 9. Performance 10. Evaluation 11. The Supporting Written Evidence Document (SWED
Part 3: Overview of Unit 4 12. The Demands of Section A 13. The Demands of Section B 14. Exploring Interpretations for Section B 15. The Texts for Section A and Section B 16. The Role of Director in Section A and Section B 17. Annotating the Text 18. The Demands of Section C 19. The Historical Periods 20. Theatre Evaluation 21. Deconstructing the Questions.
Conclusion. Appendix 1: Drama School or Drama Degree? Appendix 2: Useful Websites. Appendix 3: Further Reading and Suggested Viewing. Glossary of Useful Words and Phrases. Index

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AS Drama and Theatre Studies (Edexcel) AS Drama and Theatre Studies (Edexcel) (£18.99)
by Alan Perks and Jacqueline Porteous
Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 978-0-415-43659-5
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Edexcel A2 Drama Study Guide (2nd Edition) Edexcel A2 Drama Study Guide (2nd Edition) (£21.95)
by Max Harvey and Andrew Psirides
Rhinegold Education
ISBN: 978-1-906178-81-9
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Stanislavski in Practice New product Stanislavski in Practice (£16.99)
by Nick O'Brien
Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 978-0-415-56843-2
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Coming up

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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.
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Members discount fees here. (Log in needed)


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Organisations

STEP

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.

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