This resource is a structured teaching and revision PowerPoint on performance skills in theatre, designed to help students understand, apply, and write about vocalisation and physicalisation clearly and accurately. It begins by defining performance skills and explaining why they are effective in theatre, emphasising their role in communication, storytelling, audience engagement, and theatrical style. The resource then breaks performance skills into two main areas: vocalisation (including pitch, tone, volume, pace, pause, accent, and clarity) and physicalisation (including posture, gesture, movement, facial expression, body language, eye contact, proxemics, levels, and stillness). Each skill is clearly explained with practical examples to show how actors use these choices to convey character and emotion. A key strength of the resource is its use of full sentence models, which demonstrate how to name the skill, describe the choice, and explain its effect on the audience—a structure that is especially useful for written drama responses and exams. The resource also includes exam-style responses, with annotated examples that highlight effective use of terminology and detailed analysis, helping students see what high-quality answers look like in practice. Overall, this resource is a student-friendly, exam-focused guide that supports both practical performance work and written evaluation, making it particularly suitable for KS3, GCSE, or BTEC drama students who need clear language, examples, and structured practice.

This PowerPoint presentation is designed for secondary school and college students with ADHD, with the aim of building understanding, self-awareness, and confidence. It explains ADHD in a clear and relatable way, helping students make sense of their diagnosis while recognising their strengths. The presentation introduces practical tools, methods, and evidence-based strategies to support independent study, organisation, and focus, while also encouraging positive self-belief and resilience. By the end, students will be better equipped to work with their ADHD, rather than against it, and to approach learning with greater confidence and control.

I created a 7 week SOW in preparation for lockdown but can be very easily adapted for classroom based work. Radio plays includes a lot of individual work, easy to keep social distanced and can be taught in a classroom as apposed to a drama studio (but can be taught in a studio). I hope you enjoy and it comes in handy!

A curriculum journey from year 7 to year 11. You can edit it to include your schemes of work.

The LAMDA Musical Theatre Grade 6 (Bronze Medal) Booklet is a structured exam preparation guide designed to support learners taking solo or duo Musical Theatre exams at Level 3. It explains what the exam involves, how to prepare, and what examiners are assessing, combining practical performance guidance with required theoretical knowledge. The booklet is divided into key sections: Exam overview – outlines exam format, timings, performance requirements, and regulations (including accompaniment, costume, props, and use of space). Knowledge section – helps learners prepare to answer examiner questions on: Musical theatre genres Character objectives and roles within the musical Breathing techniques for singing (with clear explanations of diaphragmatic vs. clavicular breathing) Song selection guidance – explains how to choose appropriate songs from different time periods and genres, with extensive example lists organised by era and vocal type. Spoken dialogue guidance – gives detailed advice on using published or devised dialogue to lead into songs, explaining how dialogue should establish character, situation, and emotional need, and naturally motivate the song. Checklists and notes pages – support independent revision, rehearsal planning, and exam readiness. Overall, the resource acts as both a revision workbook and performance guide, helping learners understand why they sing, how to prepare dialogue, and how to meet LAMDA’s assessment criteria with confidence and clarity.

The LAMDA Musical Theatre Grade 4 Booklet is a guided preparation resource for learners taking the Level 2 (Grades 4) Solo or Duo Musical Theatre examination. It explains the structure of the exam, outlines performance and knowledge requirements, and provides clear, age-appropriate guidance to help students prepare confidently and independently. The resource is organised into clear sections: Exam overview – Introduces the purpose of the Musical Theatre exams, exam timings, performance format, and regulations around accompaniment, costume, props, and use of performance space. Knowledge section – Prepares learners to answer examiner questions on: Character feelings and reactions How spoken dialogue was chosen or devised The plot of the musical and the character’s journey Working stage areas and basic stage geography Song selection guidance – explains how to choose two contrasting sung songs and one spoken song from published musicals or film musicals, encouraging variety in character, mood, and style. It includes advice on turning song lyrics into effective spoken monologues. Repertoire suggestions – provides extensive lists of suitable musicals and song examples, organised by era and vocal type, to support appropriate and engaging choices. Spoken dialogue guidance – offers step-by-step advice on creating or selecting short spoken dialogue to introduce songs, helping learners understand character motivation and emotional context. Checklists and notes pages – support revision, rehearsal planning, and exam readiness. Overall, the booklet functions as a practical workbook and revision guide, helping Grade 4 learners develop confidence in combining acting and singing, understand basic musical theatre knowledge, and meet LAMDA’s assessment criteria clearly and effectively.

This resource is a comprehensive guide for learners preparing for the LAMDA Grade 8 Solo or Duo Musical Theatre examination. It supports students in developing high-level performance skills through song and spoken dialogue, while deepening their understanding of character, context, and musical theatre history. The booklet outlines the full exam structure and requirements, including performance expectations, accompaniment rules, use of space, costume and props. It provides detailed guidance on selecting appropriate songs from contrasting musical theatre eras (pre-1960, 1960–1990, and post-1990), with curated musical and song suggestions across vocal types. A substantial knowledge section supports learners in researching and discussing the influence of a key musical theatre practitioner, offering structured research guidance, key questions, and evaluation prompts aligned with LAMDA assessment criteria. The resource also includes clear advice on devising or selecting spoken dialogue that integrates seamlessly with song performance. Designed for independent study and teacher-led preparation, this booklet encourages reflective practice, informed artistic choices, and confident exam performance at an advanced level.

The LAMDA Musical Theatre Grade 5 Booklet is a structured exam-preparation resource for learners taking the Level 2 Grade 5 Solo or Duo Musical Theatre examination. It builds on Grade 4 skills by encouraging greater independence, clearer artistic choices, and more confident use of musical theatre terminology, while still providing clear, supportive guidance. The resource is organised into the following key areas: Exam overview – explains the purpose of the exam, performance format, timings, and regulations, including guidance on accompaniment, costume, props, and effective use of the performance space. Knowledge section – prepares learners to answer examiner questions on: Character feelings and reactions How spoken dialogue was selected or devised Key themes and plot of the musical Reasons for chosen staging, using correct stage-area terminology Core technical musical theatre terms (such as tempo, crescendo, harmony, unison, and overture) Song selection guidance – outlines how to choose two contrasting sung songs and one spoken song from published musicals or film musicals, encouraging variety in character, mood, and interpretation. Spoken song guidance – supports learners in performing song lyrics as a spoken dramatic monologue or duologue, focusing on storytelling, clarity, and believable delivery without melody. Repertoire suggestions – offers extensive lists of suitable musicals and song examples, organised by era and vocal type, to help learners select appropriate and engaging material. Spoken dialogue guidance – provides step-by-step advice on creating or selecting short spoken dialogue to introduce songs, helping learners establish character motivation, emotional context, and a clear transition into singing. Checklists and notes pages – support rehearsal planning, revision of knowledge questions, and overall exam readiness. Overall, the Grade 5 booklet acts as a practical workbook and revision guide, supporting learners in developing stronger characterisation, clearer staging choices, and a deeper understanding of how acting, singing, and storytelling work together in musical theatre performance.