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Based in Norwich, Norfolk (UK) David Farmer is a drama consultant, writer and drama practitioner. He teaches courses in London and abroad in schools, universities and at conferences. He is the author of several popular books on teaching drama. He trained as a primary school teacher in English and Drama with a B.Ed (Hons), and has over 30 years experience of working in the arts with a range of groups, especially children and young people. Since 1981, when he founded Tiebreak Theatre Company, he has acted in, written and directed stage productions which have been performed in the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe - over 65 plays for half a million young people.
David contributes regular articles to such publications as Teaching Drama and Child Education.
'David Farmer's direction encourages a sense of wonder and wit' - Sunday Telegraph
Contact Details:
David Farmer, 24 Glebe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JG, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)797 321 7876
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Recent and Forthcoming Work
2013:
Norwich Institute for Language Education: Using Drama for TEFL
St Augustine's Priory, Ealing: INSET Day
Dicle University, Turkey: Guest Lecturer
Shakespeare Schools' Festival: Associate Artist/Deviser
Central School of Speech and Drama: Guest Lecturer
Perform Show, Olympia, London: Workshop Leader
Toynbee Studios, London: Primary Drama INSET Day
Eastside Educational Trust, London: Practitioner Training Workshop
Time and Tide Museum, Great Yarmouth: Writer in Residence
2012:
Toynbee Studios, London: Literacy Through Storytelling and Drama
Central School of Speech and Drama: Guest Lecturer
Ashfold School, Buckinghamshire: INSET Day
Olympic Drama: Workshop Leader (18 schools across London and East Anglia)
Norwich Institute for Language Education: Using Drama in Foreign Language Teaching
Oporto British School, Porto, Portugal: INSET Day
Harleston Players: Mentoring for Youth Theatre
Toynbee Studios, London: The Spark, The Flame, The Fire (Devising Theatre)
Toynbee Studios, London: Primary Drama INSET Day
English Teachers' Association of Switzerland, Yverdon: Workshop Leader
St John's Primary School, Bethnal Green, London: INSET Day
Other Recent Work:
Anglia Ruskin University: Guest Lecturer
Bergh Apton Community Play: Director
Shakespeare Youth Festival: Mentor for young people
Creative Partnerships: Creative Agent
Drama for Learning and Creativity (D4LC): Mentor for teachers
Norfolk County Council: Norfolk Arts Partnership Manager
