Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 24 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Director, Writer and Actor. Feel free to get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 24 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Director, Writer and Actor. Feel free to get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
*Looking to freshen up your Year 7 to 9 Drama curriculum planning for next academic year and beyond?
*Starting a Drama department from scratch?
*Teaching Drama for the first time and searching for some much-needed inspiration?
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out my extensive tried-and-tested resource bundle of 15 schemes, which will provide you with excellent curriculum material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 3.
All schemes come with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources - no planning is needed, you are ready to go!
The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria and target-setting tool, which offers you a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
Here is a guide for how these schemes could be divided up across your KS3 curriculum:
YEAR 7
Having Fun With Masks
Greek Theatre
Ernieās Incredible Illucinations
Macbeth
Pantomime
Darkwood Manor
YEAR 8
Characterisation and Improvisation
Silent Movies
Twelfth Night
Advert Theatre
Commedia Dāel Arte
Addiction to Technology
YEAR 9
Blood Brothers
Romeo and Juliet
āLet Him Have It!ā: The Case of Craig and Bentley
(Year 9 schemes are term-long - 10 to 12 lessons)
Review - Excellent resources on a variety of topics to engage and excite KS2 - hopefully something for everyone! Phil is prompt at answering any questions regarding the schemes and very helpful. I would highly recommend :)
Lucky enough to have time in your KS2 curriculum to deliver and/or incorporate Drama?
Looking to refresh your KS2 Drama curriculum for the next academic year and beyond?
Teaching KS2 Drama for the first time and searching for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out these 20 tried-and-tested schemes of work and supporting resources.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints - no planning is needed, you are ready to go!
Lesson powerpoints
Scripts
Assessment criteria and rubrics
Evaluation forms
Looking to refresh your Drama curriculum, for 2025 and beyond?
Building a new Drama department from scratch??
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above and you teach KS3 DRAMA, check out this wide variety of 20 tried-and-tested schemes and resources.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
The extensive bundle includesā¦
Schemes of work
Lesson powerpoints
Unit overviews
Assessment criteria
Assessment rubrics
Evaluation forms
Scripts
Cover lesson tasks
Quizzes
Do you know your Taylor Swift lyrics from your William Shakespeare prose?
Hereās the ultimate challenge in this 15 Question Quiz!
I created this for our upcoming Shakespeare Week as part of a House competition. Feel free to adapt it and use in whatever way you feel is best for you - could also be a perfect activity for your English and/or Drama lessons.
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 3 Drama curriculum planning for the upcoming academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration?
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this extensive tried-and-tested resource bundle, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 3. The added bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Characterisation and Improvisation
Greek Theatre
Romeo and Juliet
Commedia Dāell Arte
Blood Brothers
Silent Movies
āLet Him Have It!ā: The Case of Craig and Bentley
KS3 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
A fun and extensive 8-week ROMEO AND JULIET scheme which explores a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for Shakespeareās classic play.
This tried-and-tested pack includesā¦
Powerpoints
Scheme of work
Unit Evaluation
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
Scene-by-scene breakdown
Prologue
Gang Warfare
Princeās Speech
Modernizing Shakespeare
Hip Hop
What If? Part 1
What If? Part 2
Evaluation
An ideal resource for both Drama and English lessons.
For more historical theatre, check out THE DRAMATIC TIME MACHINE: /teaching-resource/resource-12675215
Enjoy!
Review - Fantastic resource! Perfect for lesson work and scheme of work, as well as scripts for drama clubs/shows!!
Looking for festive-themed performances to present both in the classroom and on your school stage?
All of these are tried-and-tested resources, which have consistently produced great results.
A Christmas Carol adapted script (18 pages / 40 speaking roles)
Comedy Nativity script (5 pages / 8 speaking roles)
Bowl Full of Jelly script (4 pages / 5 speaking roles)
Reindeer Games script (5 pages / 14+ speaking roles)
Santaās Knee script (3 pages / 12 speaking roles)
Little Red Riding Hood pantomime script (6 pages / 9 speaking roles)
Cinderella pantomime script (6 pages / 11 speaking roles)
Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime script (7 pages / 8 speaking roles)
Christmas monologues (6 characters)
A Christmas Carol monologues (8 characters)
Pantomime scheme (detailed powerpoints - 6 lessons and 2 pantomime scripts - see above)
Christmas Quiz (20 questions)
Check out this fantastic selection of 9 fun tried-and-tested KS3 Drama schemes of work. They are all ideal for Year 7 & 8 classes, however if you are lucky enough to teach in a school that offers Drama in KS2, these resources are easily adaptable for a younger age group.
This sale bundle is great value and provides you with:
Schemes of work
Powerpoints
Level descriptors
Unit overviews
Scripts
Looking to refresh your Year 9 planning for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own department curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Year 9 Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
If so, check out these 3 term-long complete tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources which will provide you with excellent material for the whole academic year prior to pupils starting their GCSEās.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Blood Brothers
Romeo & Juliet
Let Him Have It: The Case of Craig and Bentley
Check out these 4 short and fun original festive scripts, along with 2 monologue packs that will have your pupils laughing (and engaged)!
These are tried-and-tested resources and have been performed by both pupils and teachers with great results.
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
Explore the World of Shakespeare in Your Drama Lessons!
This comprehensive Shakespeare resource pack offers a wide range of engaging and interactive materials designed to captivate young learners and bring the Bardās works to life on stage. This extensive collection includes:
š Detailed Schemes of Work:
Dive deep into the heart of Shakespeare with fully planned and resourced schemes of work for Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, and Macbeth. Each scheme includes:
Extensive PowerPoint presentations
Supporting worksheets and activities
Opportunities for performance, discussion, and creative exploration
š One-Act and 10-Minute Scripts:
Introduce your students to Shakespeareās greatest works in an accessible and dynamic way with a selection of short, performance-ready scripts. These condensed adaptations of A Midsummer Nightās Dream, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Twelfth Night are perfect for rehearsals, assemblies, and class performances, offering opportunities to explore character, language, and stagecraft.
š§ Shakespeare-Themed Quizzes:
Test your studentsā knowledge and understanding with two exciting Shakespeare quizzes, designed to reinforce key themes, characters, and plots while adding an element of fun and competition to your lessons.
Whether youāre exploring tragic love, magical mischief, or comic confusion, these resources ensure your students develop a deep understanding and appreciation of Shakespeareās timeless tales. Perfect for Key Stage 2 and 3 learners, these materials provide everything needed to engage, challenge, and inspire!
Short Drama script - 8 pages and 16+ speaking roles.
Word and PDF formats.
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
The story of Oliver Twist: A gentle and honest orphan boy, born into hardship but full of quiet strength. Though the world treats him cruelly, he never loses his sense of right and wrong. His journey from the workhouse to a place of safety shows the power of hope, kindness, and resilience.
CHARACTER LIST
Oliver Twist ā A kind-hearted orphan boy
Mr. Bumble ā The pompous beadle of the workhouse
Workhouse Master ā Overseer of the workhouse
Artful Dodger ā A cheeky, street-smart pickpocket
Charley Bates ā Dodgerās friend and fellow pickpocket
Fagin ā A sly and manipulative leader of a gang of child thieves
Nancy ā A young woman with a kind heart, involved with Bill Sikes
Bill Sikes ā A violent criminal
Mr. Brownlow ā A kind and wealthy gentleman
Bet, Tommy, Nipper ā Members of Faginās gang
Bystanders, Boys in the workhouse, London crowd ā Various ensemble roles
Are you looking for a fun Drama project which explores the key historical influences on theatre?
Check out this selection of schemes which include Greek Theatre, Commedia Dellā Arte, Pantomime and Shakespeareās Romeo and Juliet.
These 4 schemes are ideal for combining into 1 larger project, offering a wide range of themes to explore and all come with detailed powerpoints, so it is good-to-go.
This extensive pack includes the following:
Powerpoints
Schemes of work
Lesson plans
Unit overviews
Assessment criteria
Evaluation forms
Cover lesson activities
Scripts
Are you looking for fun Halloween Drama resources??
If so, this bundle will help you with your spooky lesson planning:
Darkwood Manor - powerpoints and videos (the story of a haunted house with a twist!)
Macbeth - Shakespeareās classic tale, focusing on the 3 witches
Halloween Monologues - a variety of 6 short halloween character scripts
Ghost Stories - 12 short tales, ideal for KS2
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 3 Drama curriculum planning for 2025 and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this 10 extensive tried-and-tested resource bundle which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 3. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Silent Movies
Advert Theatre
Romeo and Juliet
Commedia Dāel Arte
Greek Theatre
Pantomime
Macbeth
āLet Him Have It!ā: The Case of Craig and Bentley
Ernieās Incredible Illucinations
KS3 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
This resource pack includes a fun and accessible short script and a collection of monologues based on The Wizard of Oz, specially created for children aged 6ā10.
Designed to encourage confidence, creativity, and character work, the script offers a lively retelling of the classic tale, while the monologues give young performers the chance to explore key characters in more depth. Perfect for classroom drama, performances, or creative play, this pack provides everything you need to bring the magic of Oz to life!
Word and PDF formats.
This WORD OF THE WEEK resource pack provides you with 26 spellings, appropriate for KS3 and KS4.
Each word comes with a definition, context sentence and image - all of which provide pupils with a clear and consistent approach to improving their language choices.
Are you a non-specialist teaching Drama and looking for support?
Could you be teaching Drama for the first time from September?
If so, here is your SURVIVAL KIT!!
Included in this bundle are some key essentials that are guaranteed to make your life more comfortable moving forward and help you keep your head above water:
6 tried-and-tested schemes of work - extensive powerpoints and supporting resources
Performance scripts (included in the Pantomime scheme) - manageable and realistic first-time presentation opportunities (for pupils, teachers or both!)
Looking to refresh your Drama planning for this academic year and beyond?
Starting up a new Drama curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and need help??
If so, check out this varied selection of KS2, 3, 4 and 5 resources. These 15 tried-and-tested schemes that are ideal for Year 3 to Year 13 classes, exploring a wide range of topics and themes.
This extensive bundle includesā¦
Schemes of work
Lesson powerpoints
Unit overviews
Assessment criteria
Schedule plans
Assessment trackers
Assignment briefs
Assessment rubrics
Evaluation forms
Scripts