On International Women’s Day, March 8th, we want to celebrate the incredible contributions that women have made to theatre throughout history. From playwrights and performers to directors, designers, and producers, women have helped shape the stage in many profound ways, often overcoming significant barriers along the way. So here isRead More →
“To be or not to be?” – the line that even non-theatre folk can’t escape! Whether it’s quoted in a cartoon, misused in a boardroom debate, or dramatically learned by heart by an aspiring Hamlet, it’s hard to come up with a more well-known quote. Shakespeare’s most famous soliloquy hasRead More →
World Book Day is celebrated annually on the first Thursday of March and it is an excellent opportunity for all teachers (whether drama teachers or not) to encourage a love of reading and storytelling in their students. This day allows you to combine the magic of books with the creativityRead More →
Putting on a virtual drama production might seem overwhelming at first, but with the right approach, a little bit of technical know-how and creativity, it can become much easier. During the numerous lockdowns in the pandemic, creative people had to adapt or perish. Many companies and institutions did not pullRead More →
Think you know Shakespeare? Here’s some Sunday Shakespeare to sink your teeth into. “Nothing will come of nothing” from King Lear…
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If you have a passion for theatre and education, becoming a drama teacher in the UK can be a fulfilling career choice. In this guide, we will outline the key steps to becoming a drama teacher in a mainstream UK school, focusing on the qualifications and training required. If youRead More →
I’m a drama teacher. I’m clearly biased, but I think that drama should be included in school curriculums – EVERY school curriculum – and here’s why! Creative subjects like drama ignite innovation and creative thinking in ways that many traditional subjects often do not. Drama pushes students to think outsideRead More →
Drama has a very magical way of pulling people in. It can start with a trip to the theatre or a workshop with a friend, but once hooked, people soon discover a whole world out there just waiting to be gripped by their imagination. That’s when they may first comeRead More →
Hi, I’m Gail, and welcome to Drama-Teachers.com. My journey in drama and performing arts spans over 40 years. I first took to the stage as a goblin in our local amateur drama production of “Rumpelstiltskin”, aged 7, following in the footsteps of my mother and sister who were founder membersRead More →