Ingestre Arts provides high quality residential arts education courses for a wide range of groups including primary and secondary schools, academies, specialist arts colleges, youth and adult groups.
Drama / Performing
Drama / Performing
What is it?
Dramatic performances usually consist of an written text being played out on stage by actresses and actors representing the characters for an audience's enjoyment, and can be combined with both music and dance. It comes in many different genres and styles, and is popular throughout the world; attending the theatre and the cinema are some of the most favoured recreational pursuits of all time.
What does it involve?
There are two sides to dramatic performance - the viewer and the performer! The viewer has a much more passive role, as their purpose is to focus on the entertainers. The onstage performers have a lot more to do; their role involves things such as memorising a script and/or music, learning the correct stage directions and how to perform correctly - but when it all comes together perfectly it makes for great entertainment!
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Having a go at acting can be great for a self confidence boost, and can vastly improve teamwork and communication skills. Students that are particularly shy or have trouble speaking up could benefit greatly from taking some acting lessons - it can help greatly with self esteem. On the other side of things, taking a group to see a play or a musical is a fantastic way to entertain and learn simultaneously, and can often inspire viewers into pursing their own creative endeavors.
What equipment do we need?
Drama is relatively low on equipment needs when you start out, as it's more about self confidence and expression than how fancy the performance looks! Attending a performance will also require very little; not much more than the entrance fee!
Who is it suitable for?
Performing and watching drama is suitable for anyone to have a go at! Since theatre and acting depends entirely on the performer, the level of engagement can vary from just trying it out to starring in a full production!
Costs?
Attending the theatre or cinema can vary from under £5 to over £50 depending on the production - the more famous the people or the play, the more expensive it will be! Dramatic performing taster sessions/courses will also vary a lot in cost between venues, so make sure to check out the details of everything around you!
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Not everyone will feel immediately confident when it comes to drama and performance, so make sure not to pressure those who are clearly a little more reluctant to dive in.
How do we include?
Everybody should be able to get involved in drama and performance in some manner! Those with learning difficulties may find it the hardest, but with the right setting and assistance everybody should be able to have fun with this activity.
Doing it abroad?
Students interested in drama/acting will be fascinated by going to see a foreign performance - every country will have their own cultural influences that change the styles and themes of their drama, and the ensuing production will be an unforgettable experience for anyone from the UK and a chance to understand just how society changes around the world.
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Venues with this Activity
Stratford-upon-Avon's newest heritage site
Visit the great Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon's own classroom where William Shakespeare was taught and garnered inspiration for his plays and sonnets. Find out about Shakespeare's own childhood and education, including how he may have played female characters in class plays!
The Island Classroom
Education Destination is an Isle of Wight based business specialising in providing bespoke, curriculum-focused school trips to our lovely island. We help you create outstanding curriculum-led learning visits to the Isle of Wight and can provide a full door-to-door service, taking care of all your requirements, or simply support you in making your own arrangements.
Somerset House is a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London. During summer months 55 fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London's favourite ice rink. Somerset House also programmes contemporary art and design exhibitions, free displays, family workshops and guided tours.
English National Opera is one of the world’s most innovative and accessible opera companies with an international reputation for distinctive, contemporary and highly theatrical productions.
Connecting schools and young people to Parliament
Whether it be to understand the process of law making, how a general election works, what your MP does, or simply to visit the historic and beautiful Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin-designed Palace of Westminster, the Education team have a vast array of opportunities and resources to offer you.
Visit Parliament
ECA is a vibrant and creative community of students and academics: a place of experimentation, exploration, intellectual stimulation and exciting collaborations.
Oriel Wrecsam is the premier venue for Contemporary Visual and Applied Arts in North East Wales. We are in the process of developing a clearer strategy for the arts in Wrexham.
The Cowdray Hall is one of city's most popular concert venues accentuated by superb acoustics. It is regularly hired by cultural organisations and features a busy programme of concerts and recitals. It hosts the popular Lunchbreak Concert series run in association with the University of Aberdeen and is home to Aberdeen Chamber Music Concerts season.
Beatrix Potter's original artwork on display in a 17th-century house
Step inside this charming old building to enjoy an exhibition of Beatrix Potter's original drawings and watercolours. This year we discover what it was like to go ‘On holiday with Beatrix Potter’ and how her unique travels inspired her wonderful stories.
Formerly a Norwegian Seamen’s church, this is one of Cardiff’s most iconic buildings, dating back to the industrial revolution, when Cardiff Docks was the world's greatest exporter of coal.
Offering a varied events calendar, regular exhibitions, unique conferencing space and a coffee shop (with an outside terrace) open 7 days a week.
Roald Dahl
Coleg Brenhinol
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, the National Conservatoire of Wales, and part of the University of South Wales Group, competes alongside an international peer group of conservatoires and specialist arts colleges for the best students globally, enabling students to enter and influence the world of music, theatre and related professions.
Truly bespoke educational travel.
Every school trip we operate is designed to match your curriculum and meet your learning objectives – once we have taken the time to understand your requirements we will work together to build a trip that best suits your group's objectives and budget.
NST is the UK's leading school tours, school trips and educational travel company for primary schools, secondary schools and colleges.
Since 1967 we've been creating expertly planned school tours - helping groups get more from their time away... Take a Learning Journey.
Curriculum-linked school trips
With over 25 years of experience in operating tours for school/youth groups, IBT Travel prides itself in delivering both a quality product and an exceptional standard of customer care.
Our company offers tailor made itineraries for both educational and snow-sport tours for groups travelling to the UK, Europe and USA.
FHT Travel Ltd provides a knowledgeable and professional student group travel services, with bespoke visits based on each institute’s subject specialism needs and offering great value for money. Whilst away, a full and varied programme can be arranged, giving students the ideal opportunity to enhance their studies away from the institute.
ABTA and ATOL Bonded
Equity are specialists who will work with you to deliver fantastic learning experiences for young people that inspire them in the classroom and everyday life. We have been providing groups with inspiring school trips for over 80 years, which is why we are the best at what we do.
Regional Travel Advisors
Through our five centres, you can experience high quality arts and outdoor education, which has the potential to raise achievement, whilst broadening patricpants' horizons and enhancing aspects of the National Curriculum. Our experienced and qualified teachers can help you organise a progressive programme of residential or day course activities to meet your desired aims and objectives.
With over 30 years’ experience, Club Europe are industry leaders in group travel for both UK and international students.
Performing Arts Tours Since 1955
ACFEA Tour Consultants arrange tailor-made concert tours throughout the world. With over 50 years of experience and a worldwide network of accomplished musicians and travel experts, we open doors to the best venues and performance opportunities available to choirs, orchestras and bands.
School trips and study tours abroad
Halsbury Travel will work with you to create a tailor made trip that will inspire your pupils and bring your subject to life.
Established in 1986, Halsbury Travel is a friendly, family-run school tour operator. With several former teachers in our midst, we understand from first-hand experience the pressures on teachers when organising school trips.
With a wealth of specialist experience, our friendly team has been helping school groups to enjoy sports, ski, educational and special interest trips since 1992 under our former STI School Travel, Sports Travel and STI Skiwise brands.
The magnificent site of St Helen's is the fantastic setting for one of our newer camps.
Personalised Group Tours
Rondo Travel has been providing bespoke and tailored tours for schools for over 25 years. Our commitment to providing a quality service is unparalleled, with our personal hotel audits going way beyond the minimum requirements set. Our robust Safety Management System is further enhanced by the LOtC Quality Badge.
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