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.
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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, as part of ND & DTEA’s Seize the Day Campaign. Students interviewed members of Frantic Assembly’s creative team – director Scott Graham, actor Marc Benga, and movement director Sophie Shaw. …
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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.
National Drama COVID Impact Study 2021
The full report of our COVID Impact Study is now available to download and read
IDEA Newsletter October 2021
This e-bulletin contains important news and updates about our work at the International Drama/Theatre Education Association, as well as our activities and invitations to IDEA events.
ND SEND Conference 2021 – videos
National Drama held a full day SEND conference on 26th June 2021, for attendees and also those that missed it, here are some videos taken on the day:
National Drama’s letter to RT. Hon. Nick Gibb MP, Minister for Schools
National Drama has this week written to the Rt Hon. Nick Gibb, MP to express our disappointment that the Arts Premium will not be allocated to schools in September 2021 as promised.
Kneehigh Theatre Company- Thank you and goodbye
Like many of our members and followers, National Drama were devastated last week to hear that Kneehigh Theatre Company are winding down after 40 years