You don’t need a separate design lesson to get students thinking about theatre design. Try assigning one student the role of Think Like a Designer during a practical lesson. I usually choose the student beforehand so they know they have a different responsibility that day. Give them the worksheet and ask them to focus on one group’s performance. They can observe the work, talk to the performers and sketch or record ideas for set, costume, lighting, and sound or music. They do
#ShoeboxTheatre2025 has been even more epic than last year! We have been blown away by the range and standard of entries. This year, we received a record number of international submissions from schools across the globe — from the UK and Europe to Asia and beyond. The creativity and craftsmanship demonstrated by young people everywhere has been truly inspiring.
Sketching can be one of the most powerful tools in a designer’s process — but for many students, it’s also the most intimidating.They worry about “getting it right,” about not being able to draw well, or about making mistakes they can’t undo. In set and costume design, though, sketching isn’t about accuracy — it’s about thinking on paper. Here are five simple, creative principles that can help unlock your students’ confidence and get them sketching with energy and purpose.
From a two-minute design question to a practical project, this guide will help you find opportunities in the Drama lessons you already teach. It includes classroom examples and printable activities.
