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Brecht – Epic Theatre & Alienation

An engaging and thought-provoking Drama lesson introducing students to the work of influential theatre practitioner Bertolt Brecht and the principles of Epic Theatre. Through practical performance activities, students explore how Brecht challenged traditional theatre by encouraging audiences to think critically rather than become emotionally immersed in a performance.

Students investigate key Brechtian techniques including direct address, narration, multi-roling, gestus, placards, thought tracking and alienation, before applying them through a range of collaborative devising activities and performances.

Included in this resource:

Detailed lesson plan
Introduction to Brecht and Epic Theatre
Exploration of alienation theory
Practical performance activities
Gestus workshop and exercises
Narration and direct address tasks
Group devising activities
Reflection and discussion opportunities
All printable resources needed to deliver the lesson

Techniques covered:

Direct Address
Narration
Multi-Roling
Gestus
Placards
Thought Tracking
Alienation Effect
Epic Theatre Conventions

Perfect for GCSE Drama, BTEC Performing Arts, KS4 and KS5 students, this lesson develops students’ understanding of one of the most significant theatre practitioners while encouraging critical thinking, creativity and confident performance skills. Ideal for practitioner studies, devised theatre, Component 2 preparation and performance units.

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BTEC Performing Arts Component 2 – Complete Bundle Everything you need to successfully deliver BTEC Performing Arts Component 2 in one comprehensive package. This complete bundle contains a wide range of engaging, practical and fully resourced lessons designed to support students throughout the entire component. Resources have been created to develop performance, devising, analysis and evaluation skills while providing clear structure and support for learners of all abilities. Included in this bundle: • Complete Scheme of Work (SOW) • Practical workshop lessons • Writing frames and structured support materials • PSA theme links and contextual resources • Student logbook guidance and activities • Sentence starters throughout • Target-setting lessons and templates • Evaluation lessons and reflection activities • Evidence collection ideas and portfolio support • Practitioner-based lessons and workshops • Characterisation, devising and performance activities • Fully editable PowerPoints • Printable worksheets and classroom resources • Assessment preparation materials Perfect for BTEC Performing Arts students, this bundle is designed to save teachers hours of planning time while ensuring students have the support, structure and practical experiences needed to succeed. Whether you're delivering the component for the first time or looking to refresh your existing resources, this package provides a complete solution from start to finish. Everything you need included – simply download, teach and achieve outstanding outcomes.

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