Welcome to the National Drama Blog!
The ND Blog is a space for our members, Patrons and Friends to share timely pieces of writing, responses to developments and current affairs in drama education, and perspective pieces. We welcome blog submissions from our members, which can be sent to our Vice Chair: vicechair@nationaldrama.org.uk
Mask theatre – the great equaliser
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So Much More Than Acting: Recovery Through Theatre with Vita Nova
In this month’s blog, Tom Williams and Libby Bellhouse, who performed at the National Drama Conference, tell us about their journey as members of Vita Nova, an arts charity for those in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse.
ND Conference: Empowered to Advocate for Drama
This month’s blog is written by Lindsey Broughton who is currently Subject Lead for Drama at High Storrs School, Sheffield.
#SeizeTheDay
Steve Ball, co-chair of the Drama and Theatre Education Alliance (DTEA), talks about Seize The Day, a national campaign to engage politicians and school governors with drama and theatre for children and young people in schools, colleges, universities, and theatres.
Dramatic Education and Contemporary Learning Theory: A Call to Action for Drama as a Core Subject
In this blog post, A. E. Abbott explores the transformative power of Drama-Based Pedagogy in education, investigating personal experiences and reflections from her former students, connecting neuroscience and cognitive sciences to reveal the science behind the impact of drama on learning, empathy, resilience and social connections.
“To Wake the Soul by Tender Strokes of Art”
In this month’s blog, writer/performer and drama teacher Erin Holland passionately addresses the vital role of Theatre and Drama in education, highlighting the detrimental impact of government policies on arts subjects and the teaching profession. It emphasises the power of drama in shaping lives, fostering creativity, and developing essential life skills. The article underscores the need to recognise the significance of Drama in education and its potential for positive societal change.