




UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
Now includes a new 14-sheet printable Student Resource Pack, five neutral duologues, a revised 50-mark assessment and a complete teacher marking guide. Existing purchasers can download the updated files through their TES purchases.
A ready-to-teach eight-lesson Year 9 Drama scheme introducing students to four influential practitioners and theatre companies through practical rehearsal, devising and performance.
Designed to bridge KS3 Drama and GCSE study, the unit explores:
- Stanislavski: realism, Magic If, objectives and subtext
- Brecht: Epic Theatre, gestus, placards and direct audience address
- Artaud: sensory theatre, atmosphere and audience impact
- Frantic Assembly: physical theatre, Chair Duets and movement motifs
Included:
- Complete scheme overview
- Eight detailed lesson plans
- 74-slide student-facing PowerPoint
- 14 printable worksheets, planners and activity cards
- Four practitioner fact sheets
- Five neutral duologue scenes
- Revised 50-mark examination
- Teacher answers and marking guide
- Practical safety and adaptation guidance
Suitable for Year 9 Drama, practitioner units, devising work and KS3-to-GCSE preparation. Built from practical classroom and rehearsal-room experience, the scheme develops performance skills, collaboration, reflection and confident use of drama terminology.
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Great resource however there seems to be some missing elements - there are no practitioner fact sheets as stated and the resources that go with the scene are simply briefly described. Could these be offered within the price? If someone could contact me that would be great!
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