| This fun and creative programme is ideal for students of Drama and Theatre Arts (including Postgraduate students in Theatre Studies), Applied Theatre courses i.e. Theatre-in-Education, Theatre for Development, etc., those studying Cultural Studies, English, Geography, History, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), or anyone interested in having creative fun. |
Masterclass: African Storytelling/Drama (HE)
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“Really enjoyed the session. The elements we explored and learnt about in this session, have inspired me in my practice”
(Student, University of Essex)
This interactive and hands-on programme offers participants the opportunity to experience and explore in-depth, African storytelling, drama and theatre techniques, as part of world theatre studies. Workshop involves introductory demonstration and hands-on African storytelling and drama activities. Participants will be encouraged to work in groups and use various expressive means e.g. improvisation, storytelling, drama, characterisation, music, sound and physical theatre elements i.e. rhythm, song, dance, mime and movement, etc., to explore devised or textual work. Read More
Workshop can be experiential or focused so that it leads to a showcase performance that will enable participants to display skills and talent gained or developed.
Benefits include, enhanced:
- Knowledge and understanding of how African theatre and performance is created.
- Understanding of how African storytelling/drama are used for education, community development and to explore complex social and cultural issues in a fun way.
- Understanding of how African storytelling/drama can be used in the teaching of STEM subjects and in inspiring, motivating and stimulating learners’ imagination and curiosity.
- Knowledge in a range of theatre skills i.e. devising, improvisation, communication, etc.
- Confidence, listening, concentration, team working and analytical skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of African theatre, culture and history.
