TRACY DORRINGTON

Tracy delves into the challenges faced by creative subjects, particularly drama, in the educational system. The piece highlights declining interest and funding for the arts, emphasising the essential role of creativity in education. She discusses the impact of the EBacc, declining arts subject entries, and the broader implications for creativity and diversity in the arts. The article concludes by urging for collective action and advocacy to address the challenges faced by drama and creative subjects in education.

LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES

Les Enfants Terribles discusses the significance of play within the devising process in drama education. It highlights the challenges of immediacy in digital environments, the trend towards scripting over spontaneous play, and the impact on creative development. The piece emphasises the importance of play as a foundational aspect of the creative process and explores strategies for reintroducing playfulness into the devising process. It also suggests the benefits of a spiral curriculum model for devising and encourages teachers to prioritise active, playful engagement in the classroom.

LIAM GREENALL

Liam discusses the innovative Arts Carousel curriculum model at ICHK Secondary in Hong Kong. This model aims to provide students with varied and enriched exposure to different creative domains, fostering creativity, risk-taking, and collaboration. The article also highlights the school's commitment to encouraging students to work outside their comfort zones and in their Zone of Proximal Development, as well as its vision for providing an immersive and interdisciplinary arts education.

NINA LEMON

Nina provides a comprehensive examination of the challenges faced by drama and theatre in today's educational settings. She discusses the impact of the mental health crisis on young people, the perceived devaluation of drama in the curriculum, and shifts in audience behaviour. Nina’s insights shed light on the multifaceted and complex challenges that drama and theatre encounter in contemporary educational environments.

MEGAN DONNACHIE

Megan discusses the challenges of choosing the most suitable edition of Shakespeare's Macbeth for a drama classroom. She compares and contrasts various editions, evaluating their layout, glossing, use of colour and images, as well as practical considerations related to the physical book. The article ultimately examines the practicality and relevance of each edition for a drama classroom.

GEORGIA SIDELL

Georgia provides an in-depth look into the school production of the play After Juliet. She discusses the play's themes, the process of preparing and staging the production, as well as the challenges and successes encountered. The article highlights the creative and technical aspects of the production, including insights into set design, costumes, and the integration of music and lighting. Georgia also shares the highs and lows experienced during the production and concludes with a summary of the play by Sharman MacDonald.