Unfortunately when it comes to the ‘School Play’ only a limited number of pupils can take part, so when it came to arranging a public performance to play to peers and parents, I always tried to make sure that every student had an equal part to play in the programme. In one particular year I was fortunate enough to have a group of students who enjoyed singing, dancing and playing instruments as well as their Speech & Drama lessons.   So we devised a programme to incorporate all these elements. We began with an Irish Jig, using dancers and musicians, followed by a selection of Iris ..read more

Lockdown 3 is hopefully coming to an end but many teachers are still teaching online.  This book has been recommended by several members and more information is available by clicking on the link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drama-Menu-Distance-Socially-Distanced/dp/1848429797/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38IY4METFGCPM&dchild=1&keywords=drama+menu+at+a+distance&qid=1615544828&sprefix=drama+menu+a%2Caps%2C262&sr=8-1   ..read more

Some hints for candidates: Check all paperwork and requirements, for instance for sending copies of your texts. Make sure your copies are complete and fulfil requirements, e.g. photocopies of the original published work, not hand-written or typed, and that they showing any cuts or emendations clearly. If a copy is missing, assessment will be delayed. Make sure you have read the specifications clearly and have prepared all the required elements. Decide when and how you will video your demonstration, and get the whole of your programme ready, because you will be required to film it in one take ..read more

After many phone calls, re-reading the new policies sent by my examining board and armed with laminated signs, blu-tac, antibacterial spray, mask and visor, I set off for north London one day last July. I was surprised at how nervous I felt at venturing into the unknown, to face the big wide world that had changed so much since the beginning of March. What with Lockdown 1, as it became, and then staying close to home under the eased summer restrictions, this journey was the furthest I had driven for months. Also, I was worried that I would forget the procedures for Covid on top of all the othe ..read more

For more information and to sign the petition, click on the link below. https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/artists-support-petition-europe-wide-visa_53101.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1january2021 ..read more

Dr David Barrett presents some fascinating insights on Elizabethan pronunciation. I was always interested in the development of the English language and initially decided I would like to learn Old English in order to help me understand where our language originated. Old English is a fascinating language to learn, full of grammatical rules and interesting vocabulary. It is quite refreshing when reading in old English to meet a substantial amount of vocabulary which has been carried over into modern English. The use of phonetic symbols is not necessary to the study of Old English as the pronunci ..read more

What does it mean for theatres? https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/government-tier-lockdown-theatres_52571.html?utm_source=dailynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13october2020 ..read more

The National Theatre has extended access to its collection for teachers Free access at home for UK state school students and teachers to the National Theatre Collection has been extended for the next academic year in partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing, giving students access to 30 high-quality productions with supporting educational resources. For more information and to sign up for access visit the NT website https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learning/national-theatre-collection Encourage your students to write plays with help from The National Theatre.  Students c ..read more

Sky Arts: https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/national-theatres-twelfth-night-royal-ballet-and-m_53468.html?utm_source=dailynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2March2021 Sky Freeview: https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/miss-saigon-phantom-opera-freeview-sky-arts_53367.html?utm_source=dailynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16february2021 Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Art available to download and watch for £10 until 28 February 2021  https://originaltheatreonline.com/productions/7/the-habit-of-art The Play That Goes ..read more

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protective-measures-for-holiday-or-after-school-clubs-and-other-out-of-school-settings-for-children-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/protective-measures-for-out-of-school-settings-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak#consider-group ..read more