Darkwood Manor: Drama scheme & script bundle

A complete 5-lesson Drama scheme with ready-to-perform script for ages 9–12

Review: ‘Excellent resource, with some really fun activities and eye catching visuals, thank you very much!’

Bring the spooky, mysterious world of Darkwood Manor straight into your classroom with this complete bundle! Perfect for upper primary and lower secondary pupils, this pack combines a fully staged one-act script with a detailed 5-lesson Drama scheme of work, providing everything you need for planning, teaching, and performing.

What’s included:

The Darkwood Manor Script – A 15–20 minute one-act play for 9–12-year-olds, featuring 9–11 speaking roles (including the ghostly Lord Darkwood), narration, suspense, humour, and opportunities for ensemble performance.

5-Lesson Drama Scheme of Work – Engaging lessons with step-by-step guidance, PowerPoints, voice-overs, and spine-chilling music. Pupils will explore:

Characterisation & Motivation – Meet the villagers, Mr. Peters, Mrs. Brown, and uncover their secrets.

Suspense & Atmosphere – Use sound, movement, and setting to create tension and gothic mood.

Hot-Seating & Improvisation – Explore scenes from multiple perspectives and discover hidden motivations.

Ensemble & Narration – Develop group storytelling skills and use the narrator to guide the audience.

Performance & Reflection – Rehearse key scenes with props, lighting, and sound; reflect on dramatic choices.

During remote learning in 2020, these videos and resources inspired pupils to take the story in exciting new directions, keeping them engaged and motivated. Now fully ready to use in the classroom, this bundle requires no planning; simply open, teach, and enjoy!