MED Theatre’s rich programme of workshops are popular in schools and community groups all across Devon. See below for what we can offer, or get in touch with us to discuss other options at education@medtheatre.co.uk
As a team or individually, students write and then direct and perform their own plays using local subject matter.
A chance to stimulate imaginations and stretch literacy skills, combining creative writing with drama.
Students learn about myths from different cultures (including Dartmoor myths) and then have the opportunity to produce their own.
Students visit and learn about a National Trust location through creative writing and drama techniques.
A storytelling-movement workshop which explores the mythology and ecology of the brown hare.
Students create the plot, write the script and then perform their own plays.
Students create their own film inspired by their local community and surroundings. They will learn many skills along the way, including idea conception, writing the screenplay, learning how to use the technical equipment and acting on screen.
As a team or individually, students write, produce and record their own radio plays using local subject matter.
Students find out why community theatre plays its role in the world and how it is used by MED Theatre.
A storytelling-movement workshop which explores the mythology and ecology of the brown hare.
Students explore and debate links between communities and their locations, and theatre’s role in this partnership
MED Theatre welcomes students seeking experience of a working community theatre organisation
Students find out why community theatre remains an important element of the arts industry and how it can be used to positively impact the world around us.
MED Theatre can also offer teacher training for primary school educators. This can either be brought to your school, or, if we add you to our mailing list, we can notify you when a session is next in your area.
How to use drama in the classroom: Teachers are led through a wide variety of drama exercises and techniques that can be used directly in the classroom. Teachers not only have the chance to be a ‘student’ for the sessions but are also invited to share their own ideas for variations on these techniques. This enriches the process by providing an open forum and techniques become versatile to a variety of subjects. Handouts are provided to support the session.
“It is so refreshing to do something creative and be active.”