Looking for inspirational devising stimuli for this term? We asked a range of drama teachers to share their tried and tested stimuli which they use for GCSE level and above. Here's what they shared... 1) Windrush Images & Props “ In Verbatim theatre style - Personal accounts related to Windrush and images of contents of suitcases from that context including personal items. It was successful as it was tailored towards a cohort with personal stories to tell of their own family's migration and...

#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.

If set design is about space, costume design is about people in motion. And yet, this is the point where many students freeze — “I can’t draw people!” is a phrase I hear weekly. Over time, I’ve found that what matters isn’t anatomy or accuracy; it’s gesture, movement and texture. Here are the activities I use most often to unlock that.