What Is a Theatre Movement?

An exploration of 25 different theatre styles for teaching in the primary and secondary Drama or Theatre Arts classroom. Styles are categorised according to their suitability at various year levels. Example activities are provided for each theatre style.

Magical Realism's historical origins, definition, and key conventions, with a focus on this genre presented in the theatre. Includes notable plays belonging to the genre such as Tony Kushner's 'Angels in America' and others.

40 fascinating facts and conventions about Documentary Drama explained for teachers and students. From interviews and transcripts to source material and scripts.

Podcast discussing what defines a theatre movement as opposed to a theatre style or period in theatre history. Ten theatre movements are analysed as examples.

Podcast exploring postdramatic theatre theories, conventions, structure, form, practitioners, and contemporary examples from across the world.

Podcast discussing medieval morality plays including their historical context, conventions, themes, and key works.

Easy-to-understand explanations of acting and staging conventions for Polish theatre practitioner Jerzy Grotowski's Poor Theatre style.

The complex nature of expressionist set design explained for theatre students and teachers.

30 essential elements of drama for students and teachers including conflict, contrast, mood, tension, timing, energy, focus, situation, emphasis, and more.