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
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
Shakespeare in 10 Minutes – A Fun and Engaging Introduction for Kids!
Step into the exciting world of Shakespeare with this special bundle of four classic plays, adapted into 10-minute scripts designed for 7-11 year olds! These short, lively versions make Shakespeare’s timeless stories fun, accessible, and easy to perform, helping young learners experience the magic of theatre.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Enter a world of fairy mischief, mistaken identities, and a group of hilarious actors as love and magic create chaos in the enchanted forest.
Romeo and Juliet – Follow the thrilling tale of two young lovers from feuding families as they try to find happiness despite the battles raging around them.
Macbeth – Witches, ghosts, and a power-hungry nobleman—this spooky tale of ambition and fate takes audiences on a dramatic journey through Scotland’s darkest secrets.
Hamlet – When Hamlet meets the ghost of his father, he uncovers a chilling secret. As he pretends to be mad to uncover the truth, the palace fills with spies, schemes, and betrayal.
With comedy, action, and adventure, this bundle is the perfect way to introduce young actors to the world’s greatest playwright in a way that’s easy to understand and fun to perform.
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 includes…
Schemes of work
Lesson powerpoints
Unit overviews
Assessment criteria
Assessment rubrics
Evaluation forms
Scripts
Cover lesson tasks
Quizzes
When Prince Hamlet sees the ghost of his father, the late King of Denmark, he learns a shocking truth—his uncle Claudius has taken the throne and may be responsible for the king’s death! Hamlet must decide whether to take revenge and uncover the truth, but pretending to be mad makes things even more complicated. As the palace fills with secrets, spies, and surprises, Hamlet’s choices lead to a dramatic and unforgettable ending.
In this 10-minute adaptation, designed for 7-11 year olds, Shakespeare’s gripping tale of ghosts, betrayal, and a prince’s quest for justice is brought to life in an exciting and accessible way. With mystery, intrigue, and a dash of humour, this short version of Hamlet introduces young audiences to one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies!
Explore the characters and experiences on Ernest Shackleton’s expedition to Antarctica. Centered around ‘The Ice Trap’ book, this extensive 6-lesson Drama resource pack provides you with a variety of activities, designed to develop pupils understanding, knowledge and empathy with regards to the experiences of Shackleton and his crew on their ship, The Endeavour.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- The Ice Trap introduction
Lesson 2:- Persuasion
Lesson 3:- Movement - Pack Ice
Lesson 4:- Freeze Frames & Thought Tracking
Lesson 5:- Cross-Cutting
Lesson 6:- Final reflection
A 6-week Mask scheme of work, exploring techniques and scenarios.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
This tried-and-tested pack allows pupils to develop their understanding, confidence and creativity with masks.
A great opportunity for young actors to explore this traditional art-form, although with a modern twist!
An 8-week Advert Theatre scheme of work, exploring creating, rehearsing, performing, recording, editing, promoting and presenting a chosen product.
This tried-and-tested pack includes powerpoints that allow pupils to develop their understanding, confidence and creativity by developing an advert of their choice.
A great opportunity for young actors to explore this media format and follow the creative and logistical process with a team.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1: Advert Theatre introduction
Lesson 2: Advert planning and rehearsing
Lessons 3&4: Advert filming
Lesson 5: Advert editing
Lesson 6: Advert sales pitch
Lesson 7: Advert premieres
Lesson 8: Advert reflection
Are you looking for an end of term performance which your pupils and teachers will love?!
This short 7-page / 8 character Jack and the Beanstalk script was originally written as a staff pantomime production, however it could easily be performed by a group of young actors as part of a presentation evening and/or Drama Club.
Lots of fun for actors and audience is guaranteed - enjoy! :)
CHARACTER LIST
Narrator
Jack
Jack’s Mother
Old Man
Giant
Giant’s Wife
Magic Harp
Golden Goose
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
Explore RAINFORESTS using this extensive 8-lesson Drama resource pack which investigates a variety of ideas, designed to develop pupils understanding, knowledge and empathy with regards to rainforests around the world and the people who live in them.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- Who lives in the Rainforest?
Lesson 2:- Rainforest Layers
Lesson 3:- A Day in the Life
Lesson 4:- Rainforest tribes
Lesson 5:- Tribe meeting
Lesson 6:- Consequences of Choices
Lesson 7:- Defending the Rainforest
Lesson 8:- Save the Rainforest advert
Do you know your Taylor Swift lyrics from your William Shakespeare prose?
Here’s 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.
Are you looking for ideas in preparation for your school’s next Christmas performance??
This short and funny 5-page 8-character script was originally written as an end of term staff performance and received rave reviews! However it could easily be performed by a group of younger performers as part of a festive showcase.
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
Enjoy!
This tried-and-tested 6 week Drama scheme of work is designed to introduce your pupils to the Ancient Roman civilization. The perfect support scheme to exploring this popular History topic in primary schools.
Lesson 1: Roman Life
Lesson 2: Roman Soldiers
Lesson 3: Romulus and Remus
Lesson 4: Boudicca, Warrior Queen
Lesson 5: Pompeii
Lesson 6: Roman Entertainment
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Are you looking for an end of term performance which your pupils and teachers will love?!
These 3 short 6-page scripts were originally written as staff pantomime productions, however they could easily be performed by a group of young actors as part of a presentation evening and/or Drama Club.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cinderella
Little Red Riding Hood
Looking for some short, fun and festive CHRISTMAS performance ideas?
Check out this selection of 6 short monologues that explore the following characters:
Santa
Rudolph
Snowman
Christmas Present
Elf
Christmas Tree
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for the next 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 scheme resource bundle which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 2. 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!
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
Rainforests
The Iron Man
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
KS2 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
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 D’ell Arte
Blood Brothers
Silent Movies
“Let Him Have It!”: The Case of Craig and Bentley
KS3 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
This one hour adapted script of Nikolai Gogol’s classic ‘The Government Inspector’ provides you with a reduced interpretation (approximately an hour performance time) that is ideal for actors aged 11 and above - I recently directed this with my Year 7 class.
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
18 pages and 28 speaking roles.
Mayor
Councillor A
Councillor B
Councillor C
Councillor D
Councillor E
Councillor F
Traffic Director
Driver
Health Director
Patient
Education Director
Child
Stranger
Servant
Waiter
Bob
Dob
Bartender
Band Member 1
Band Member 2
Band Member 3
Hotel Manager
Anna, Mayor’s Wife
Maria, Mayor’s Daughter
News Reporter
Town Crier
Government Inspector
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 Shakespeare’s classic play.
This tried-and-tested pack includes…
Powerpoints
Scheme of work
Unit Evaluation
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
Scene-by-scene breakdown
Prologue
Gang Warfare
Prince’s 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!
Are you looking to create a clear, concise and effective assessment criteria for your KS3 Drama curriculum? If so, this resource pack will provide you with the perfect framework you need to offer structure and direction for both you and your pupils.
Included in this resource pack is the following:
Assessment framework for Years 7-9 (adaptable, depending on which year groups you teach and when pupils start Drama).
Drama workbooks for Years 7-9. Differentiated for specific year groups and editable, depending on year groups you teach and exam boards you work with (specific to Year 9 in preparation for GCSE).
The assessment framework can also be used as a target-setting tool, where pupils termly or half-termly use their workbooks to review their progress and to offer another level of inter-activity, they can use a passport-sized photo to move around the framework display board (preferably on show in each classroom) as and when they achieve each set target.
For more information and/or guidance, feel free to contact me on phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
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