Play in a Day: KS3

PLAY IN A DAY DRAMA WORKSHOPS: KS3

ACT ON INFO turn up, start work with a class at the beginning of the day and at the end of the day the class perform a 15 minute play in front of an audience. Play in a Day drama workshops can be used to introduce or conclude topic work, to promote inclusion and for revision. The play performed at the end of the day is a 15 minute ensemble piece using inventive theatre techniques such as choral speech, stylised movement and mime.

We encourage that you invite an audience, perhaps the rest of the year group to watch the play at the end of the day.

Play in a Day has many benefits:

Teaches about topics, history or issues.

The class learn a lot in one day about the specific topic or issue the play is about, but as this is done in a creative way they feel an emotional connection to the material and remember it better.

Provides stimulus for further study

Play in a Day can encourage pupils and staff to work more creatively. It has inspired pupils to write their own play or to write about what they learned from the play which can lead to an improvement in literacy skills.

Enhances speaking and listening skills

Encourages active listening skills and improves the clarity and confidence of pupils speech.

Improves concentration

Pupils are encouraged to focus on their goal and taught how much they can achieve in one day.

Enhances Empathetic Skills

Pupils are encouraged to see things from the characters point of view.

Increases individual confidence

The use of positive reinforcement and praise given throughout the day means even the quietest pupil can be encouraged to participate in the performance.

Suitable for pupils whatever their academic ability

All pupils are encouraged to take part. As pupils are given the lines orally, children who struggle academically or with reading respond really well to this creative way of working.

Introduces theatre skills

It gives the pupils a basic introduction to theatre skills and techniques they may not have previously used such as choral speech, stylised movement, and mime, cross cutting and comic timing.

Plays to choose from:

PSHE	English	Other Topics
Anti -Bullying	Frankenstein Mary Shelley	Recycling
Alcohol and Drug Awareness	A Midsummer Night’s Dream	The Environment
Cyber-bullying	King Lear	The Rainforest
Healthy Eating	Hamlet	The Titanic
Smoking Prevention	Macbeth
Respect	Romeo and Juliet
	The Tempest

If the topic you would like a Play in a Day about is not covered here, ask us to write a Play in a Day tailored to your project. We are happy to do this for no extra charge. If you are not sure which topic to choose please get in touch and we will advise on which play is right for your needs.

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