For Parents

Julia Martin, BA Hons,PGCE,CPD in dramatherapy, mentoring ,Brechtian Theatre, Shakespeare and Boal.

The concept of Dramaworks was originally formed in 1999 and  a unique package  was created which would be very successful for all ages. Julia Martin is now the company director and main facilitator of workshops and tuition groups.She had previously been Head of Drama at Millais School , Horsham and Farlington School, Horsham. It is  an original format which is underpinned by a strong educational philosophy but which encompasses a huge element of fun!

The main strength of the Dramaworks' approach is the ability to enter into the world of the child or young person and lead them on a dramatic journey with encouragement and respect. The workshops cater for children and young people from 4 years to 18 years. The workshops specialise in giving children confidence and self esteem.  There is also the opportunity for graded assessments to be taken which are endorsed by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. At the higher level these are very useful as they earn students UCAS points for university entry. These grades can be taken in tandem with the workshops or in separate small group sessions or intensive holiday tuition groups. Further info is available on the LAMDA section.Click testimonials to read

We believe that Drama’s value goes beyond the stage and that it gives real training for life.

Dramaworks for Life

"All the world is a stage..." Shakespeare knew this, and  Dramaworks gives children the best platform to develop the vital communication skills to launch them into life. Drama is stress busting and liberating- all the tensions of the week disappear and children feel confident and energised during and after the sessions. Drama helps children make friends and learn empathy with others. Drama makes children laugh!

Dramaworks for success in school

Yes, Really!

There has been a great deal of educational research which shows that Drama develops the right hand side of the brain which controls conceptual thinking and problem solving – essential for maths. 
 

The development of imagination and empathy which Drama engenders are also

valuable in reading, history and even science! If you can imagine how a butterfly emerges from a pupa, how much more memorable is it?

Dramaworks for success in work

Now more than ever, it is important for young people entering further/higher education to be able to sell themselves and we run targeted interview /presentation courses for small groups or individuals. Email for further information or request a call back.These can be tailored to fit in with the LAMDA intensive courses thereby giving young people the opportunity to gain qualifications and interview skillls at the same time.

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Dramaworks for fun!

Younger students 4 to 8

Enjoy all the fun of the circus being a juggler or a clown throwing custard pies!

'King of the World!' William pretends to be King Kong.

Imagine you are a plate of jelly ! Play fun games and act out fairy stories and scenes from poems and plays. Learn funny voices and walks! Make new friends!

Older students 9 to 13

Let yourself go by imagining you are a spy one week or on an expedition to the jungle the next! Have an imaginary mud or snowball fight ! Act out comic sketches, play games and make new friends!! Look at our class content page and read what other students say on the testimonial page.

Youth Theatre age 14 to18

This is starting on the 30 September at the Barn,The Causeway at 6.30 to 8pm and it will run on Wednesdays in term time. The classes will cover a different drama skill every week and there will be improvisation, games and work on a play for performance on the stage at the end of the term. The sessions will be great fun but will also cover the essential skills for budding actors and actresses. There will also be an opportunity for older students to work on audition pieces and Lamda grades if desired. It is envisaged that some students will want some coaching for pieces for the National Youth theatre auditions in February. Places are limited so please register your interest via our contact page here