For primary schools
Drama in a Day
A day of imagination, co-operation and performance for pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6, led by experienced actors and directors.
Children love to play. Give them an idea, space and time, and their imaginations will run free.
Drama in a Day allows children to play and imagine within a safe, supportive environment. Working together, they create an improvised piece of theatre and perform it to the school at the end of the day.
How the day works
The class begins with a theme chosen by the school, often connected to the curriculum, and a shared agreement about how everyone will work together. Physical and vocal warm-ups prepare the children for group work and make room for plenty of energy and fun.
The class moves from whole-group games to pairs and then to small groups of five or six. Exercises in mirroring, slow-motion stage fighting and improvisation develop focus, control and co-operation.
Each group creates a scene based on the day's theme. Dialogue is introduced, everyone is encouraged to contribute, and the different elements gradually become a complete piece of theatre.
After lunch, the class brings everything together, rehearses and performs for pupils and teachers, and, where possible, parents and carers.
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