Performing Workshop
Curriculum links: Art & Design, English and History
Suitable for Key Stages: Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 & SEND
Art Form: Drama
Duration: 2 hours or 4 hours
Location: At the Lowry or in School
Cost: £160/£300 per class (reduced rate available for schools located in Salford and in school prices vary – link to costs page)
Capacity: Max 35 pupils
Pupils taking part will:
- Apply vocal and physical performance skills effectively. Pupils develop control of voice, movement, and gesture to communicate character, intention, and meaning to an audience.
- Demonstrate confident characterisation and stage presence. Explore role, status, relationships, and motivation to create believable and engaging performances.
- Use drama techniques and conventions purposefully. Apply techniques such as blocking, focus, tension, and rhythm to enhance performance quality and impact.
- Respond creatively to direction and feedback. Refine their work through rehearsal, showing resilience, adaptability, and commitment to improvement.
- Evaluate performance using subject-specific language. Reflect on their own and others’ work, identifying strengths and areas for development in line with National Curriculum expectations.