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Hello. We are The Curious Theatre Company, a collective of like-minded teachers, actors and writers with a wealth of experience in professional theatre, television, film and radio. We provide all sorts of material for schools: schemes of work on practitioners and set texts; a performance piece, Stan v Bert, about Stanislavski and Brecht; as well as a variety of new one-act plays for students,

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Hello. We are The Curious Theatre Company, a collective of like-minded teachers, actors and writers with a wealth of experience in professional theatre, television, film and radio. We provide all sorts of material for schools: schemes of work on practitioners and set texts; a performance piece, Stan v Bert, about Stanislavski and Brecht; as well as a variety of new one-act plays for students,
Lesson 2 (6) Contemporary Practitioners SOW (Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite etc)
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Lesson 2 (6) Contemporary Practitioners SOW (Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite etc)

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This scheme of work covers the work of four contemporary theatre practitioners and is an ideal introduction for KS3 students and for those teachers new to Drama. By the end of this scheme of work, students should be able to identify and employ the basic concepts of Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite and Forkbeard Fantasy. Through assessment, students will demonstrate and consolidate what they have learned. We know how hectic a drama teacher’s life is, so these one-hour lesson plans are simply laid out and a doddle to follow. There are easy to photocopy handouts, lots of inspiring videos and many web links – so it’s important you can access YouTube to really take advantage of all the valuable resources. Lesson Two: Lesson objective – to identify and employ the basic concepts of Kneehigh Theatre Company.
Blood Brothers Student Handbook
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Blood Brothers Student Handbook

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This student handbook has been created specifically for the Covid19 lock down. It gives students an overview of the play and activities to consolidate learning. It comes with a free movie which includes lesson one and lesson two.
Lesson 6 (6) Contemporary Theatre Practitioners.
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Lesson 6 (6) Contemporary Theatre Practitioners.

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This scheme of work covers the work of four contemporary theatre practitioners and is an ideal introduction for KS3 students and for those teachers new to Drama. By the end of this scheme of work, students should be able to identify and employ the basic concepts of Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite and Forkbeard Fantasy. Through assessment, students will demonstrate and consolidate what they have learnt. We know how hectic a drama teacher’s life is, so these one-hour lesson plans are simply laid out and a doddle to follow. There are easy to photocopy handouts, lots of inspiring videos and many web links – so it’s important you can access YouTube to really take advantage of all the valuable resources. Lesson Six: Lesson objective – to assess performance in order to reveal the students understanding of contemporary practitioners, by creating a short improvisation. Assessment Sheet
Lesson 5 (6) Contemporary Practitioners Sow
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Lesson 5 (6) Contemporary Practitioners Sow

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This scheme of work covers the work of four contemporary theatre practitioners and is an ideal introduction for KS3 students and for those teachers new to Drama. By the end of this scheme of work, students should be able to identify and employ the basic concepts of Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite and Forkbeard Fantasy. Through assessment, students will demonstrate and consolidate what they have learnt. We know how hectic a drama teacher’s life is, so these one-hour lesson plans are simply laid out and a doddle to follow. There are easy to photocopy handouts, lots of inspiring videos and many web links – so it’s important you can access YouTube to really take advantage of all the valuable resources. Lesson Five: Lesson objective – to identify and employ the basic concepts of Fork-beard Fantasy Theatre Company.
Lesson 3 (6) Contemporary Theatre Practitioners sow.
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Lesson 3 (6) Contemporary Theatre Practitioners sow.

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This scheme of work covers the work of four contemporary theatre practitioners and is an ideal introduction for KS3 students and for those teachers new to Drama. By the end of this scheme of work, students should be able to identify and employ the basic concepts of Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite and Forkbeard Fantasy. Through assessment, students will demonstrate and consolidate what they have learned. We know how hectic a drama teacher’s life is, so these one-hour lesson plans are simply laid out and a doddle to follow. There are easy to photocopy handouts, lots of inspiring videos and many web links – so it’s important you can access YouTube to really take advantage of all the valuable resources. Lesson Three: Lesson objective – to identify and employ the basic concepts of Theatre De Complicite.
Lesson 1 (6) Contemporary Practitioners SOW (Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite etc)
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Lesson 1 (6) Contemporary Practitioners SOW (Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite etc)

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This scheme of work covers the work of four contemporary theatre practitioners and is an ideal introduction for KS3 students and for those teachers new to Drama. By the end of this scheme of work, students should be able to identify and employ the basic concepts of Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite and Forkbeard Fantasy. Through assessment, students will demonstrate and consolidate what they have learned. We know how hectic a drama teacher’s life is, so these one-hour lesson plans are simply laid out and a doddle to follow. There are easy to photocopy handouts, lots of inspiring videos and many web links – so it’s important you can access YouTube to really take advantage of all the valuable resources. Lesson One: Lesson objective – to introduce physical and visual theatre companies.
NEW AQA Set Text  "The Crucible" 12 x Lesson scheme of work
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NEW AQA Set Text "The Crucible" 12 x Lesson scheme of work

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This scheme of work is ideal for teaching The Crucible. I know how hectic a drama teacher’s life is, so these twelve one-hour lesson plans are simply laid out and a doddle to follow. There are easy to photocopy handouts, lots of inspiring videos and many web links – so it’s important you can access YouTube to really take advantage of all the valuable resources. Lesson Objectives include: To consider and discuss the historical, social and cultural context of The Crucible. To explore and understand the themes of witchcraft in The Crucible. To understand symbolism and themes in The Crucible. To understand the impact of false accusations in the world of The Crucible. To extract relevant information from the text and develop an ability to interpret meaning from the script. To research, explore and analyse characters. To create and develop character interpretations. To learn how to score a text, using beats, vocal inflection, and transitive verbs. To research set design and props in preparation for your ‘stage realisation’. To create and develop your ‘stage realisation’. To research costumes, accessories, and makeup in order to create an inspiring overall design. To consider lighting and sound effects in order to create inspiring designs.
New Spec! Lesson 1 (6) Theatre Roles and Terminology  AQA GCSE Component 1:
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New Spec! Lesson 1 (6) Theatre Roles and Terminology AQA GCSE Component 1:

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This Lesson One of six scheme of work makes teaching Component 1: Understanding Drama Section ‘A’ of the new spec easier for us and so, more inspiring for students, especially those with practical abilities who learn best by doing. Lesson One objective – to explore theatre buildings and spaces. “I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. This is amazing”.- Andrew English (Drama Teacher, Westonbirt School in Gloucestershire).
Lesson 4 (6) Theatre Practitioners (Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite etc)
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Lesson 4 (6) Theatre Practitioners (Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite etc)

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This scheme of work covers the work of four contemporary theatre practitioners and is an ideal introduction for KS3 students and for those teachers new to Drama. By the end of this scheme of work, students should be able to identify and employ the basic concepts of Kneehigh, Melly Still, Complicite and Forkbeard Fantasy. Through assessment, students will demonstrate and consolidate what they have learned. We know how hectic a drama teacher’s life is, so these one-hour lesson plans are simply laid out and a doddle to follow. There are easy to photocopy handouts, lots of inspiring videos and many web links – so it’s important you can access YouTube to really take advantage of all the valuable resources. Lesson Four: Lesson objective - to identify and employ the basic concepts of Melly Still.
Stay V Bert (touring production for GCSE and 'A' Level students)
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Stay V Bert (touring production for GCSE and 'A' Level students)

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Weary, gentle Lib Dem drama teacher Alan loves Konstantin Stanislavski. Lively, brash, leftwing drama teacher Dave loves Berthold Brecht. Late one afternoon in the corner of a deserted staffroom these two very different men transform themselves into their very different heroes, as they go head to head to prove who is the greatest theatre practitioner of them all. In a highly entertaining yet informative way, this explosive new play explores the contrasting styles of Stanislavski and Brecht. Expect high drama – the gloves are off! How will my students benefit? A two-hander, written and performed by Richard Attlee (Kenton in 'The Archers') especially for schools, Stan v Bert is a novel and entertaining way to educate pupils about the theories and techniques of Stanislavski and Brecht. Accompanying the show is a post-show discussion plus two one-hour lesson plans. Price: £290 plus travel. For more information visit our website. www.thecurioustheatrecompany.com
Devising: Conception to Performance (Brilliant for the new GCSE Spec)
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Devising: Conception to Performance (Brilliant for the new GCSE Spec)

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Our new Devised Sow is here. Bursting with ideas and invention, it takes you step by step through the devising process. It is ideal for GCSE students, providing a wide variety of resources and games that will really help with creation and collaboration. You can literally teach each lesson with little or no preparation. I have structured the sow so that students explore, research and create a devised performance within a relatively short time. time. Includes a really useful template 'log book'. The Nuts & Bolts Lesson One: Understanding devised theatre. Lesson Two: Developing the ability to work cooperatively as an ensemble. Lesson Three: Developing devising strategies using props. Lesson Four: Creating original material from a range of stimuli. Lesson Five: Exploring ideas further using chosen stimuli. Lesson Six: Consolidating and developing ideas further. Lesson Seven: Shaping character and character development. Lesson Eight: Establishing a stage realization and developing design elements. Lesson Nine: Rehearsing, Polishing and Completing checklist Logbook to be completed