Short Plays for KS3 Drama & GCSE DRAMA AQA [Comp 2 or 3]

Ideal for Key Stage 3 Drama and GCSE Drama [AQA Component 2 and 3]
Written by an experienced Drama teacher of thirty four years. Tried and tested in the classroom. The 21 scripts can be adapted for small groups or for ensemble work. They can be explored in one double lesson or a series of lessons on stagecraft and/or script interpreation.

They cover a range of Themes & Styles and can be explored further as part of Devised work with groups in Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 to prepare for devised work or as starting points for GCSE Drama [AQA Component 2]

All these plays are intended to be acted in an empty space, perhaps with a chair or two or small block with the minimum of props. Specific costumes are not necessary, but an indication of age and character may be needed to convey ideas to the audience, such as hats, scarfs, coat, and walking stick.

Some of the the themes explored: Justice; Power; Revenge; Mental Illness; Secrets.