A-Z of Drama games

99 Drama games and activities for children and adults for both the classroom and online.

    • A-Z of Drama games

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    • A-Z of Drama games and activities.

      99 games for the classroom and online. The games are clearly explained and are suitable for ages 8 up to adult.

      The book is available as a PDF and can be downloaded straight to your device. This is a valuble resource for any drama teacher. The book also includes  suggestions of scene styles, characters and situations.  At just £5.00 this is a must have for teachers.

      Please note that though you will need to add a shipping address there is NO physical book it is just a download. 

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      Reviews:

      This is a brilliant resource. Thank you Jenny 

      It really is a great book and all the games are so well explained. Katrina.

3pm Flick Off

by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

A subbuteo goal keeper is horrified to find his main defender has been replaced by a plastic soldier blutacked onto a wobble base. (2 Boys - 8+)

If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320.

Peter Pan II...The Return

by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

(Cast: up to 100 M/F. Age: 7-16)

Peter Pan II...The Return. We join Wendy as a much older woman, she is a successful actress with three children of her own. She has a male nanny and leaves them with him when she has to go out. The children want to be read the story of Peter Pan but the nanny is reluctant to do this. Why? He is, in fact, Captain Hook!

He's always hated the ending of the story and sets of to jump back into the book at chapter 15 to change the ending. Pan appears from the auditorium and vows to defend the end. So Pan has to gather his troops: Wendy, Michael, Johnathon and Tinkerbell while Hook has to gather Smee, Smine, Yours & Theirs to fight to the end. Will he succeed?

It is a musical play suitable for performance. The one off fee allows your school to perform it with unlimited liscence. Please note however you may not pass this script onto other schools.

    • Peter Pan II...The Return.

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    • Peter Pan is one of the most popular stories of all time, in this adapted story Peter Pan, Captain Hook and all their associates go back to Neverland to rewrite the ending of the original story, with Pirates, Mermaids, Indians, Mini Ha-Ha, Major Hoo-Hoo and of course Tinkerbell, Johnathon, Michael and Wendy.

      This production will guarentee lots of laughs and a new and exciting twist on the orginal story.

      Running Time Approx 120 minutes.

      PLEASE NOTE: This show uses exsiting songs so a seperate PRS fee will apply. 

      If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320.

Wiz'ed

by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

(Cast: Up to 100. M/F. Age: 7-16)

Any resemblance to "The Wizard of Oz" is purely intentional!

Wiz’ed follows the story of Dotty Payle a Teenager from (Insert local area) who is trying to ‘find’ herself. She is walking Toto (a reluctant actor in a skin who’s only doing it because the real Toto was killed shortly before the curtain went up) they are caught in a storm, massive audience participation recreating a twister, Dotty and Toto land in ‘Oz...ish’ where they meet the Hoodwinks (street dancing Hoodies).

Dotty and Toto are instructed to go and see Wanda in the Land of Helium (cheap set). On the way Dotty meets up with Spotty, person who spends whole show with bag over their head due to a bad complexion. Potty is a person who has completely lost his marbles and Derek/Doris, a person who has lost their sense of humour.

There are Good, Bad and indifferent Witches, who swap in the interval, Narrators, Commuters, Crows, the Cheeky Monkeys and contestants in the ‘Helium’s Got Talent’ competition.

In the end Dotty is back to... (local area) ...and it was all a dream but she has learnt a real lesson of life which is,that it doesn’t matter if you’re spotty, don’t have a sense of humour or as mad as two balloons deep down we’re all the same. Cue for mighty finale' song/anthem original: “Everyone goes to the toilet”.

If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320. 



Double Dare (Full Script)

by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

(Large cast 29 M/F Ages: 13+)

Three groups of kids have been on a weeks team building course. Their final task is to spend the night in a deserted Theatre. Whichever team completes this task will win. During the night some decide to do a ouija board to try and contact the Theatre ghost. BUT is there a real ghost or is it a tactical move to frighten off the other teams? Only time will tell!

This script also lends itself to improvisation in certain areas of the text. This can be developed within rehearsal. You can also add to the tension by adding in un-scripted bangs and unexplained sounds during the performance.

If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320.

 

Double Dare-Teen Thriller

Double Dare is a teen thriller that runs approximately 75 minutes. The cast is written for 30 however you can edit according to your cast size. 

When a group of teenagers come together for a week of team building activities they get more than they bargained for. The activity week culminates in a prize for the team with the highest score but dirty tricks and foul play lead the way in this teenage thriller. Their last task is to spend the night in a disused theatre but arguments, desertion, ghost stories and a terrifying night with a Ouija board soon sort out who the real winners are.

Art Attack - Ten Minute Play

Art Attack Ten Minute Play by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

Cast: 12. Ages 10-14 years. This is an award winning ten minute play for children.

This cast list has only 2 boys however the names can be easily changed to work with whatever boy/girl ration you have in your cast.

Plot Summary:

Mr Peters is taking a school rehearsal for his up and coming production of 'Joseph' when he takes a turn for the worst...and dies! How do the children cope and what do they do with the body?

The play starts with the children rehearsing for their production of 'Joseph' the kids are meant to be extremly bad at this so it gives the illusion that the audience are set to witness some very poor acting. However it quickly unfolds into a dark comedy where the kids discover that their teacher has died whilst taking their rehearsal! 

This is an extremly natural piece of theatre and has some great comedy moments, it ideal for Schools, Youth theatres and Drama festivals.

If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320.

Double Dare

by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

(Cast up to 30 M/F. Ages: 13+)

Three groups of kids have been on a weeks team building course. Their final task is to spend the night in a deserted Theatre. (No set!) Whichever team completes this task will win. During the night some decide to do a ouija board to try and contact the Theatre ghost. BUT is there a real ghost or is it a tactical move to frighten off the other teams? Only time will tell!

(This script can be developed within a class/rehearsal. You can also add to the tension by adding in un-scripted bangs and crashes during the performance).

NB: THIS IS A TEN MINUTE PIECE TAKEN FROM THE FULL LENGTH PLAY. SEE 'STRAIGHT PLAYS FOR CHILDREN'.

If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320.

National Elf Service

by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

(Cast up to 30 M/F. Ages: 6-8)

Every year at this time the Elves are called upon to do their 'National Elf Service' this is done on a rotational basis and this year it's the turn of ALL elves with names beginning with 'T'. They gather together to help Santa make his toys. Some of them argue that wooden toys are antiquated and that kids prefer much more sophisticated electronic devices but their supervisor points out that with wooden toys you are giving a greater gift. You're giving the kids back their imagination!

(there is a great opportunity for an improvised section within this script) 

If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320.

They Couldn't Put Humpty Together Again. Ten minute Play

Ten Minute PLay for children by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

Suitable for Performance, Drama Festivals and School assemblies.

(Cast: Up to 20 M/F. Ages: 9-14)

Humpty Dumpty falls off his wall everytime his page is read but what happens when he falls too far and goes beyond his page number?

If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320.

Waiting For Hoddle

by Richard & Lynn Beaumont

(Cast: Up to 15 M/F. Ages: 12-16)

When a local five-a-side football team advertise for another five-a-side to join them to make up a full 11 they are a bit taken aback when the other team turn out to be female.

If you need more details or support with this script please contact: Richard & Lynn Beaumont: 01923 772320.