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Role on the Wall
The outline of a body is drawn on a large sheet of paper, which is later stuck onto the wall. This can be done by carefully drawing around one of the participants. Words or phrases describing the character are then written directly onto the drawing or stuck on with post-its. This drama technique can be carried out as a group activity or by individuals writing about their own character. You can include known facts such as physical appearance, age, gender, location and occupation, as well as subjective ideas such as likes/dislikes, friends/enemies, attitudes, motivations, secrets and dreams.
- You can vary the approach, for example known facts can be written around the silhouette, and thoughts and feelings inside. Key lines spoken by the character can be added.
- The class can return to add more ideas, thoughts and feelings as they discover more about the character over time.
- Role on the wall can be used as a way to develop ideas for improvisation or rehearsal.
- The approach can be used for historical characters too.
Primary Drama Across The Curriculum
Wednesday 9th October 2013
10:30am - 4:30pm at Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1
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This one-day drama INSET course immerses you in activities and ideas which you can take back and use immediately in the primary school classroom or drama club. The drama strategies can be used across the curriculum and are designed to meet statutory drama and literacy objectives. Read More > |
Teaching Shakespeare to 7-14 year olds
Wednesday 16th October 2013
10:30am - 4:30pm at Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1
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A one-day course outlining a highly practical approach to teaching Shakespeare to children and young people aged 7-14. Includes a range of drama games and exercises that will quickly get pupils involved and enable the teacher to explore character, language and staging ideas through fun and accessible methods. Read More > |
Drama Books by David Farmer
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101 Drama Games and Activities is packed with tried and tested ideas for drama lessons, workshops or rehearsals. Sections include improvisation, mime, ice-breakers, group dynamics, rehearsal, storytelling, voice and warm-ups. “One of the handiest things to have around.” - Teaching Drama magazine Published by Lulu (2007) ISBN 978-1-8475-3841-3 |
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NOW AVAILABLE: The sequel to the best-selling 101 Drama Games and Activities, containing inspirational and engaging games and exercises suitable for children, young people and adults. The activities can be used in drama lessons and workshops as well as during rehearsal and devising periods. “...bubbles over with imaginative ideas which could be used to good effect by non-specialist as well as seasoned drama teachers.” - Teaching Drama Magazine Published by Drama Resource (2012) ISBN 978-1-291-02516-3 |
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Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years describes 36 drama strategies in full detail along with over 250 cross-curricular activities and three extended lesson plans. “A must-have for those serious about the teaching of drama in primary school settings” - Teaching Drama magazine Published by Drama Resource (2011) ISBN 978-1-4478-7732-5 |
