From the Drama Faculty

he following is a reflection from one of the Year 10 drama students about an activity that was run for the current unit we are studying in children's theatre.

This term in drama we researched aspects of children’s theatre. Whether it be by bright colours, joyful music or unrealistic characters, this form of theatre is easily identifiable. It is characterised by its family-friendly nature, and its likeness for children's engagement. For one specific activity, we were given the task of creating our own puppets to produce a scene for younger audiences. This process has been a fantastic way to improve our creativity, showcase our artistic abilities, and learn the hands on skills of puppeteering. The creation process went over an entire lesson, consisting of brainstorming with the craft supplies and producing not only physical props but imaginative backstories, personalities, and distinctive characteristics. We then put our new found skills to the test as we directed, filmed, planned and acted a short story using our newly made puppets. Overall, this task allowed us to express ourselves through a common form of children’s theatre, and demonstrate our abilities to an audience. For me, it was definitely a fun-to-learn topic filled with numerous engaging lessons. 

Rachel Laycock