What is physical theatre and how can it be created simply and safely in the classroom? KS3 Performance techniques

Performance techniques

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The award-winning production of Enron clearly embraces all aspects of physical theatre

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What is physical theatre and how can it be created simply and safely in the classroom? KS3 Performance techniquesThe aim of this scheme of work is to give drama and theatre studies teachers the confidence to introduce their students to the theatrical style of physical theatre. It will describe initial, simple techniques that can be built on and combined to create effective and challenging physical theatre work. It will also demonstrate how physical theatre can form the basis of devised work for the AQA A2 practical exam unit (DRA 4) and give suggestions on