Drama
On this page you will find ideas, activities and websites related to Drama to keep you occupied at home. Think of these as opportunity to escape from the stresses of lock down and feel inspired by engaging in some creative and fun activities.
Have fun and please make sure you tweet us what you get up to at our @BWPSArts Twitter page
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National Theatre and RSC Resources
National Theatre's Learn at home initiative includes lots of useful resources for teachers, parents and carers whilst home learning.
Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have a selection of resources to support teachers and inspire pupils – check it out!
EARLY YEARS ACTIVITIES:
Why not try and transform your home into a brand new environment to play in? You can explore different professions without leaving your home! Think about the language, gestures, and facial expressions you may want to use in the different roles. Here are few examples:
|
Environment |
Roles |
Resources and props |
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School |
Teacher, Pupil, Head teacher, Teaching Assistant |
Whiteboard, pen, pencils, books, story books, lanyard, register, laptop |
|
Doctor Surgery |
Doctor, Nurse, Receptionist |
Teddies, stethoscopes, x-ray images, telephone, clipboards, paper and pencils, |
|
Superhero call centre |
Superhero, Receptionist |
Phones, keyboards, maps, pens and pencils, superhero cloaks, hand print code entrance |
|
Post Office |
Receptionist, Postman/Postwoman, Delivery driver |
Letters, envelopes, stamps, pencils, post box, till, labels, post-it notes |
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Museum |
Receptionist, Tour guide, Customer |
Posters, magnifying glasses, clipboard, lanyard, camera
|
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Shop |
Shop keeper, Customer, |
Objects to sell, a till, money, telephone, lollipop sticks to create labels and signs, . |
8 Drama Games you can play at home with your family: https://www.teachstarter.com/gb/blog/drama-games-lesson-ideas-activities-for-kids-k-3-gb/
KEY STAGE 1 ACTIVITIES:
BBC School Radio Interactive drama series which foster pupils’ confidence in speaking and listening. The Series consists of 8 stories:
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- The Musicians of Bremen
- The Hare and the Tortoise
- The Magic Porridge Pot
- Aladdin
- Cinderella
- Billy Goats Gruff
- The Enormous Turnip
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03g64rh
5 Ways you can incorporate drama skills into daily activities around the house: https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/west-end-features/5-drama-activities-to-keep-the-kids-entertained-at-home
KEY STAGE 2 ACTIVITIES:
The Sutton Hoo Treasure Ship
A two-part interactive drama exploring the Anglo-Saxons from the archaeological discovery at Sutton Hoo. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02gb2p4
The Great Fire of London:
Take on the role of first visitors to a new virtual reality exhibition about the Great Fire of London. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03g6h73
Eyam, The Plague Village:
Explore the extraordinary events in 1665 – when the plague came to the Derbyshire village of Eyam through the eyes of two children. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03g6h72
Rocking Romans! Musical
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/music-drama-dance-history-ks2-rocking-romans-musical-play-index/zm84cqt
8 Drama games to help ignite imagination and inspire creativity: https://www.teachwire.net/news/8-drama-games-for-primary-kids-to-ignite-imagination
SHADOW PUPPET THEATRE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF-G0zvYOLU - Where the Wild Things Are
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqzv162GBWg - Jack and the Beanstalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9WxliX61po - The Hungry Monster
FREE STAGE PERFORMANCES:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04kcstx Cbeebies on Stage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnKlnBrT8c Beauty and the Beast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-gLbgpzCc8 Aladdin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgL3vp8bEK0 - Frozen (Disney Cruise)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftl120E21WQ Greatest Showman Medley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFiQWzU5wSQ - Tangled (Disney Cruise)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewOAsUWQJvo The Lion King – Circle of Life
STAGE PERFORMANCES TO RENT:
https://www.willowsmusical.com/ The Wind in the Willows
https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AW7NO6WP-LB9wKsiIRZW Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Ballet
https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AW2GtINipx3F9_4Aqet9 Peter Pan
