JOIN NATIONAL DRAMA
National Drama is an open and inclusive organisation and we positively welcome as members all those who are interested in drama and theatre in learning contexts whether in the UK or beyond.
As well as specialist and non-specialist drama teachers in schools, our members include drama and teaching students, theatre workers, lecturers, advisers and consultants, inspectors, freelance arts and creative industry workers anywhere in the drama/theatre/education sector, as well as a strong international membership.
Please join us!
National Drama is reducing membership fees and broadening the range of the association’s membership categories.
ND recognises that the national economic situation is having a severe impact on our members and potential members, at a time when colleagues are seeking supportive dialogue and stronger representation. The cost-of-living crisis and limited funding, particularly for maintained schools, is having a detrimental impact on teacher support and development.
In recognition of this, the Executive is reducing association fees and adjusting them to encourage a new membership with a wider range of discretionary categories from which to select. The new range of categories and specific fees are listed below. If you are uncertain about which membership category is suitable for you, please email: membership@nationaldrama.org.uk.
Individuals
As a National Drama Individual Member, you will be entitled to professional support and development opportunities in the following ways:
- Twice yearly copies of the ND Magazine, Drama
- Free individual access to Drama Research, ND’s international online research journal
- Our monthly e-newsletter concerning national and international news, conferences and events
- Free access to high quality teaching materials and classroom resources
- Subject representation, reflecting your views and opinions, with the DfE and other government organisations
- Reduced fees for ND regional, national and international courses and conferences and ND publications
- Opportunities to participate in national and international dialogue concerning learning in and through Drama and Theatre Education
- The opportunity to write about your work in our blog and Drama magazine and to contribute to research
- Opportunity to apply for one of National Drama’s Aine Lark Bursaries.
Discounts are available for:
- PGCE
- ECT
- Unwaged
Organisations
As a National Drama Organisation Member, you will receive the same entitlements as Individual Members, with these additions:
- Two copies of the twice yearly ND Magazine, Drama, to the named representatives in each school
- Potential subject consultancy
- The representative will be invited to our AGM on behalf of your organisation where their voice will be valued
- In addition to the primary account holder, you can add sub accounts for your organisation’s members, who all receive the same benefits as individual members.
- All organisation members will be encouraged to contribute to our blog, Drama magazine and our research journal. Professional support and guidance will be provided.
Organisations include (but not limited to):
- Primary Schools
- Secondary schools
- HE
- Universities
- SEND
- AEP
- TIE
- Education & Professional organisations
- Touring theatre
- Multi academy / SCITT
- International organisations.