National Drama’s Response to the Arts in Schools Review
Context for this Statement A New Direction is a review of The Arts in Schools report marking the 40th anniversary of the Gulbenkian Foundation’s first publication. …
Inviting Members’ Response to ND’s Mission Statement
The Executive Committee would like to hear our members’ feedback on this draft mission statement.
Seize The Day – Join us in Raising Awareness about the Value of Drama and Theatre Education
National Drama in partnership with the DTEA are asking our members, friends and partners to join in this campaign to raise awareness of the importance of Drama and Theatre Education. Run an event during 20 to 27 March 2023 and spread the word through your social media.
“We really need to make theatre accessible to the next generation or it’ll become just an elitist thing.” – Jane Thornton
In this video created for the #SeizeTheDay Campaign, National Drama’s patron Jane Thornton talks about how Drama supports young people’s development, why it is important …
Read the latest issue of our Drama magazine
The new issue covers a wealth of feature and articles for drama teachers and theatre educators. ND members should have received your copy in your …
National Drama speaks at House of Lords
On Wednesday 25th January, National Drama spoke at the House of Lords at the Children’s Media and Arts APPG, to fiercely represent Drama along with other Drama representatives, young people, and Baroness Floella Benjamin.
ND lobbies at Labour Party Conference
National Drama, NATD, NAYT and Drama HE got together this week to lobby for the importance of Drama and Theatre Education at the Labour Party Conference.
Peter Brook – In Memorium
National Drama Chair, Dr Geoff Readman, speaks to the life and legacy of theatre director Peter Brook, who died aged 97 on 2nd July 2022.
Frantic Assembly & ND visit to Coombe Boys’ School
Frantic Assembly, in association with National Drama, visited Coombe Boys’ School on Friday 18th March 2022 for World Theatre Day for Children & Young People, …
National Drama Stands With Ukraine
National Drama, the UK’s leading subject association for Drama, extends its support and solidarity to all of our colleagues in Ukraine: drama and theatre teachers, university researchers and performers in all fields of drama and theatre education.
The Education White Paper – National Drama’s Response
The recent White Paper from the government includes some interesting policy changes some of which have implications for National Drama. Some of the decisions offer a ‘little hope’ that National Drama will be a more influential force in providing teachers and schools with much-needed guidance and accessible and relevant resources.