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www.dramaandtheatre.co.uk EDITORIAL Phone +44 78813 16803 Email drama.theatre@markallengroup.com Editor Hattie Fisk Design Hal Bannister EDITORIAL BOARD Ali Warren Co-founder, Open Drama UK Helen Matravers Artistic director, Polka Theatre Michèle Taylor, MBE Director for change, Ramps on the Moon Sarah Lambie Previous Drama & Theatre editor, actor Dr Steve Ball Teacher, DTEA Chair Suzann McLean, MBE CEO and artistic director, Theatre Peckham RobYoung Head of Technical Training, LAMDA ADVERTISING Head of Sales Amy Driscoll, +44 (0)20 7333 1719 amy.driscoll@markallengroup.com Production Controller Daniela Di Padova, +44‘(0)20 7333 1727 Daniela.DiPadova@markallengroup.com SUBSCRIPTIONS AND BACK ISSUES Phone UK 0800 137201 Overseas +44(0)1722 716997 Email subscriptions@markallengroup.com Subscriptions Manager Bethany Foy UK Subscription Rate £55 PUBLISHING Phone +44(0)20 7738 5454 Publisher Amy Driscoll Managing Director Ravi Chandiramani Head of Marketing Will Woodrow Senior Marketing Executive Max Crowland Marketing Graduate Yzanne Pepper Group Institutional Sales Manager Jas Atwal Production Director Richard Hamshere Circulation Director Sally Boettcher Chief Operating Officer Jon Benson Chief Executive Officer Ben Allen Chairman Mark Allen Part of www.markallengroup.com Drama & Theatre, ISSN 1755-6716, is published twice each term of the academic year by MA Education & Music Ltd, St Jude’s Church, Dulwich‘Road, London SE24 0PB, United Kingdom. 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Where material has been used inadvertently or we have been unable to trace the copyright owner, acknowledgement will be made in a future issue. Please read our privacy policy by visiting http://privacypolicy. markallengroup.com. This will explain how we process, use and safeguard your data. Printed in the UK by Pensord, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2YA www.dramaandtheatre.co.uk A turn in the tide Editorial As we enter a new academic year, it seems there is change on the horizon: a new government brings with it new hope and possibilities for arts education. For those who have turned off their news notifications during the summer holidays: Labour claims it will pursue a ‘broader, richer, cuttingedge curriculum’ with the launch of a review that could reprioritise arts in schools, led by education expert Becky Francis. Bridget Philipson, education secretary, said the curriculum and assessment review would look towards a ‘renewed curriculum, built on a foundation of high and rising standards, greater access to cultural learning and crucial work and life skills.’ In arts education, we have been trained to look sceptically at such promises. Even so, with change afoot in other areas of governmental operations, perhaps some hope might be just what our subject needs. Such a move could put an end to the scores of children who are missing out on arts education, if implemented correctly and thoroughly. For this issue, I visited a primary school in South London where a group of pupils were lucky enough not to desperately need this type of change. Here, Punchdrunk Enrichment has established an exciting immersive project, starting on a bus-turned-spaceship and filtering into all areas of the school from there. What struck me about this work wasn’t just the joy and passion shown by the students involved, but also how this translated into an openness to learn across the board; all stemming from some friendly cadets and their mysterious mission. In addition to being alot of fun, there are many strategic points we can take from this work – some of which, I am assured, will be shown statistically in an upcoming report from the theatre group. Elsewhere in the magazine, we take a look at the legacy of Kneehigh Theatre Company, outline a dramatic story-based pedagogy and CPD from Chol Theatre, and take a look at DV8 as a practitioner (complete with an exercise for your classroom). As always, we cover the latest news, reviews and projects to keep you up-to-date on the latest happenings within the sector. In other news, as the co-chair of the Music and Drama Education Awards I am thrilled to announce that we are finalising the 2025 judging panel imminently. I implore you to have a browse at the website and nominate any teacher, project, school department or company that you think is deserving of one of these awards. Praising the amazing work that goes on behind the scenes in performing arts education, the ceremony is not to be missed! Find out more at musicdramaedawards.com. So, I wish you well as you enter a new academic year. This is a really exciting time, while also being one of adjustment. Know that amid this period of change, Drama & Theatre will continue to be a cornerstone for you to lean on and trust, as we keep you up-to-date with sector news and the latest resources for your practice. And if there is anything else you want to see in these pages, do get in touch at drama.theatre@markallengroup.com! Hattie Fisk, Editor @DramaAndTheatre fb.com/DramaTheatreMag dramaandtheatre.co.uk Twice each term of the academic year, Drama & Theatre brings you practical strategies, lesson plans, and inspiration to enhance your teaching. Whether you teach in a school context at primary or secondary level, lead extra-curricular drama workshops, or give private tuition, D &T is an invaluable resource written for teachers by teachers, playwrights and practitioners. Autumn Term 1 2024/25 Drama & Theatre 5

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