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The Play in a Day Programme
A Play in a Day gives the opportunity for pupils from Year 5, 6 or 7 to work with a professional theatre director over the course of one day to create a short piece of theatre.
The plays are based on National Curriculum topics and use many different theatrical techniques including choral speaking, mime, physical theatre and ensemble work.
At the end of the day there is a 15 minute performance for parents and the rest of the school.
These days aim to develop: · awareness of others and a sense of teamwork · understanding about a new topic, or consolidation of knowledge on a topic already covered · individual self confidence and sense of achievement · theatre skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
The plays are very accessible to those for whom English is not a first language and for those with reading difficulties, as scripts are not used and lines are learned orally.
These plays can be created with a single class or a whole year group (3 classes).
Topics Since we can write them to order, plays can be created to tie in PSHE, Healthy Eating Awareness, Citizenship, Geography, RE, Science or almost anything else you can think of!
Plays can also explore themes such as bullying, peer pressure or helping one another out. Some popular titles include:
· The Victorians With bobbies and bustles, railways and the good Queen herself, this is a fun and pacy introduction to Victorian Britain.
· The History of Music: Big Bang to Boy Band From cavemen through clavichords, to Westlife at Wembley – this is a flight through time looking at music through the ages.
· What’s in My Backyard? An entertaining exploration of the environment, habitats and food chains with Mouse, Millipeed and Mole – all in your local garden!
· Not on My Team! This exciting sports based play looks at bullying and the ways that actions affect ourselves and others.
· A Holiday in the Country An informative and funny history of the Second World War, all seen through the eyes of a 10 year old evacuee.
Several schools have also found the performance a useful way of including parents in week long programmes such as Science Week, Book Week, Health Week or Arts Week.
Please call us to challenge us with a new topic!
Requirements With one class taking part, we will need one large hall available all day. We can move to a classroom for a short time if the hall is needed during lunch.
For one year group (3 classes) taking part, we will need 2 large spaces all day. Again, moving for lunch is possible.
With a whole year group (3 classes), we suggest one class will work for a full day on the play, and two classes will work on the play for half a day each. Alternatively all three classes could work for two sessions each.
Staff Involvement
We welcome teachers getting involved and
are more than happy for them to join in. No theatre skills or
experience are needed. On the other hand, if it would be of benefit to
teachers to use the time in other ways, all our staff are fully CRB checked
and are happy to lead the sessions alone.
Icon Theatre We believe theatre helps young people understand how imagination leads to positive change.
We run an assortment of theatre activities, including teaching sessions and workshops in schools, weekly community classes, the Play in a Day programme and annual touring theatre productions.
This year, we will bring interactive drama projects and workshops to nearly 2000 young people across Britain.
Please see our home page for more information.
Our Staff All our Play in a Day leaders are professional directors or actors who are also trained in delivering arts education. They are also fully CRB checked.
Previous Feedback 'My students learnt so much! And were both entertained and challenged. I want anything else that Icon are doing.' – Steve Martin, Head of Drama, Farmor's School
‘I saw some of our children in a completely new way today. You’re an inspiration to us.’ – John Telford, Woodville Primary School
‘I wanted to say thank you for delivering such a fantastic day! It was pitched absolutely right for the boys, and I was delighted with the way they responded.’ – Gill Scott, Head of Drama, Warwick School for Boys
‘We were delighted with both the day and performance. There will be many talking points as a result. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you’ – Marian Small, St Margarets School
And from Ofsted: ‘A Play in a Day is beneficial in developing the dramatic and social skills of the pupils.’ – Registered Inspectors, Ofsted, 2005
Referee: Music Co-ordinator, Woodville Primary School, Brent Avenue, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 5SE
Price For one class (up to 30 children) £225
For one year group (up to 3 classes) £350
Please call Sally Armstrong to discuss availability and dates on 020 7923 1800, or email sally@icontheatre.org.uk.
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