Key Stage Three Drama
Finding plays and subject content suitable for key stage three students can be tricky. We've done the hard work for you. With some thought-provoking plays and resources, you can introduce your younger students to the world of theatre.
A Monster Calls (The Play) by Adam Peck and Sally Cookson
If you think this sounds like a silly, childish fairy tale, think again. A gem of a play to explore with your Key Stage 3 students. Heart-warming, tragic and an opportunity to explore some sophisticated theatre techniques. You won't regret reading this one. Learn More
Years 7, 8 and 9 Schemes: Transformations
Our writing team have selected three of what they consider to be the some of the best plays to explore with your younger students and created the perfect resource for you to tackle all three. Learn More
Years 7, 8 and 9 Schemes: Modern Theatre
Our writing team have selected three aspects of modern theatre to explore with your younger students and created the perfect resource for you to tackle all three. Learn More
Drama Schemes: KS3-4 Lesson Plans from the Internationally-Renowned Playwright (Mark Wheeller)
The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht
The Twits adapted by Enda Walsh
They hold a family of monkeys hostage in a cage and force them to stand on their heads. ALL THE TIME.
We told you they weren’t very nice. Can the monkeys find a way to show those vicious Twits what for? Learn More
The Mouse and his Child by Russell Hoban
Drama Spotlight: Teaching Key Stage 3-The Wardrobe (2 page teaching guide)
To download this free teaching resource, just click the blue 'sample' link below, you will then be able to download the resource as a pdf. Learn More
The Wardrobe by Sam Holcroft
CHECK OUT OUR FREEBIES SECTION (ON THE LEFT!) FOR A FREE DOWNLOADABLE TEACHING RESOURCE TO GO WITH THIS PLAY!! Learn More
Mister Holgado by Christopher William Hill
“devishly entertaining”
What might a playwright need to create a play that’s perfect for young people? Well, a tiger, a child-eating man who lives in the wardrobe, a neurotic mother and lots of champagne truffles of course! This play is as strange and comical as it sounds and is definitely one that you should explore with your students.
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