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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.

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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

Pupils as Playwrights: drama, literacy and playwriting £17.99

This is an innovative and exciting approach to drama and to developing the literacy skills of children from the ages of 6 to12. It is especially timely now that creativity and particularly drama is being recognised as so important in pupils’ development. The book

makes explicit links between literacy, drama and the development of speaking and listening skills
presents case studies of developed process drama, noting what might be expected of children at different stages in their development
offers extensive practical exercises and activities
suggests models for planning further work
provides photocopiable material which can be used with children
gives advice on how to develop similar materials with pupils

Pupils as Playwrights is for primary school teachers, particularly those who teach literacy or drama. It will also be of interest to primary teaching trainees.

Brian Woolland has worked as a teacher in mainstream education, an advisory teacher for Drama and a Senior Lecturer in Drama at the University of Reading and leads workshops on Educational Drama and Theatre. Now a freelance writer and educator, he divides his time between teaching, leading courses for teachers and writing novels and plays.

Reviews
Woolland provides teachers with a powerful tool to develop students' literacy skills. Teachers and prospective teachers will find this a highly useful addition to their professional library. Highly recommended for all readership levels.
Choice USA

University and school leaders would do well to make this title prescribed reading for both primary and secondary teaching undergraduates and teaching professionals in the field. ...Highly recommended.
Drama Australia Journal

Recommended products

Playwriting - A Practical Guide (£15.99)
by Noel Greig
Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415310444
more info

Actresses' Audition Speeches (£9.99)
by Jean Marlow (Editor)
A & C Black
ISBN 9780713676136
more info

All Talk - Monologues for Young People (£7.99)
by various playwrights
Aurora Metro
ISBN 978-09551566-5-6
more info

Coming up

Drama Now! Conference Highlights

Tuesday 19 June 2012: 6.30-8.30pm.
Venue: TBC
Led by Carol Olivier and LD Team.

Our successful recent Drama Now! Conference was designed to inspire and support anyone with an interest in or professional engagement with Educational Drama and Theatre whether in London, or elsewhere.
This evening course will provide useful highlights from this rich event which was led by theatre practitioners and classroom teachers and their students and provide you with loads of practical resources for immediate use in your classroom.
More info and to book here.
Members' discount fees here. (Log in needed)

Drama Now! Conference Follow Up

A Special Event for Conference Attenders.

Saturday 7th July 10am-1pm

Venue: TBC

If you came to the Conference we have arranged a special FREE event as an opportunity to continue the active exchange of ideas and methods between you as practitioners.

It is a way of keeping in touch with one another, re-enjoying the experience we all shared and to maximise the inputs and outputs relating to it.

Book at Follow Up Event (member log in required)

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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.