Devising Theatre for Younger Children
We’ll share some of our tried and tested techniques for creating participatory theatre performances for children aged 3 to 8 years old.
Get a sneak peak into our devising process, including:
- varied improvisation techniques (from Stanislavsky to clowning) to create engaging characterisations which children relate to
- balancing sensitive participation with narrative shape, pace and dynamics
- creating theatrical spectacle within flexible designs for community / open-air touring
- weaving multiple layers of engagement to create widely accessible storytelling
- using staging and sensory effects to put children at the heart of the story
- giving children a sense of agency and inviting them to make their voices heard
SUITABLE FOR:
- Secondary, higher and further education settings
- Peer-to-peer professional development
