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The actor Maxine Peake on arts and education.....
“I worry about what happens when you stop giving children opportunities to
create. [Studying the arts] is about more than just a career, it runs deeper
than that. It’s what drama and the arts give to people. It’s about confidence
and connecting with people and the way you see the world. It’s about giving
people the opportunity to tell their story. Everyone needs someone to witness
them.”
Teach-it-through-drama has just turned 21. As one of the leading drama workshops
companies in London and we are delighted to be continuing to provide primary schools, in London and
surrounding counties, with high quality and affordable, interactive drama activities for exploring all areas
of the curriculum. We also provide interactive storytelling and drama related activities for galleries and
museums, arts centres and festivals..
We believe that actively taking part in creative activities is key to making learning fun. We work in role
with the children so that they are immersed in the activity, rather than being passive observers. Our drama
strategies encourage creativity, imagination, thinking skills and understanding across the curriculum, to
release potential for all children, whatever their perceived academic ability. Drama lets children explore
their personalities and express their feelings. It is active and makes learning memorable and enjoyable.
Recent research bears this out:.
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation recently funded an exploration into how arts-based teaching can support
and enhance the primary curriculum in schools. Artists worked alongside teachers from five primary schools
across Bristol, reaching 1,700 children. The independent evaluation found that the use of drama-based activities
improved pupils’ learning across the curriculum. Teachers, artists and pupils reported the project had improved
pupils' confidence, oracy and wellbeing, as well as enhanced recall of knowledge and concepts.
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We have developed a mixture of very popular participatory Storytelling Shows and interactive Drama Workshops,
all directly related to the curriculum. We also provide ‘Teachers’ CPD Sessions to give teachers the confidence to use tried and tested drama techniques in the classroom.
'The Teach-it-through-drama workshops and shows are interactive, engaging and very professional. It's good to know that we receive a high quality production every time we book. Thank you'.
Head Teacher, Littleton Infant School, Shepperton.
We hope that this website will inspire you and your classes. If you can’t find what you are looking for, contact us and we will be happy to create a bespoke Drama
Workshop or Storytime Special for you at no extra cost.
Olivia Carruthers and Liz Fost
September 2024
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Storytelling shows
Dramatic stories are brought to life by our skilled storyteller, using set, costume and props, with all the children involved as actors, chorus and sound effects.
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Drama workshops
We cover all areas of the curriculum. You can choose from our extensive list or we can provide tailor-made, in role drama workshops on any book or theme of your choice. |
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Storytime Specials
Interactive re-telling of a favourite traditional or contemporary tale with full audience participation to enthral and inspire younger children.
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Inset Training
We will tailor-make a programme to suit your needs and those of your pupils, for any year group from Nursery to Year 6.
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