This is a rapidly expanding and exciting section of the syllabus emphasising, as it does, imaginative and creative thinking. Actors use improvisation to help their understanding of a character or scene. Here we have gone a step further to enable performers to create their own vehicle and text in order to showcase their talents.

Devised Performance

Material for the scenes usually comes from a spontaneous and instinctive response to a stimulus which is then crafted into its final shape. Scenes must have a defined dramatic structure and the character(s) and situation given due consideration. The work has obvious links to GCSE Drama and A Level Theatre Studies but can also be used in all age groups to explore themes or experiment with new techniques.

Set title or own choice

Solo – from 10 - 18 years
Duo – from 10 - 18 years
Group – from 10 - 18 years

Prepared Improvisation on a Poem

The aim of this class is to create an improvised scene with dialogue based on the poem. The interpretation will be uniquely yours as you explore the story, characters and emotions behind the poem. Entries will be from groups of no fewer than 3 nor more than 10 performers. Music and sound effects may be used. A choice of 2 set poems.

Open to ages:
12 years and under
18 years and under

Please see syllabus for appropriate class number and time limit